Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde has condemned the kidnapping of teachers and students in Oriire Local Government Area, describing the incident as heartbreaking and a major setback for the state. He made the remarks during a political primary event in Ibadan organised by the Allied People’s Movement, where he again pushed for the establishment of […]
Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde has condemned the kidnapping of teachers and students in Oriire Local Government Area, describing the incident as heartbreaking and a major setback for the state.
He made the remarks during a political primary event in Ibadan organised by the Allied People’s Movement, where he again pushed for the establishment of state police to strengthen Nigeria’s security framework.
Makinde said the recent attacks on schools in the area highlight the urgent need for states to take greater responsibility in handling security challenges within their borders.
He called on the Federal Government to empower state legislatures to establish their own police structures, arguing that relying solely on federal control through the Inspector General of Police is no longer effective.
The governor recalled that Oyo State introduced the Amotekun Corps as a response to insecurity, saying the initiative has helped complement federal security efforts.
According to him, his administration has consistently prioritised security under the Omituntun development agenda, which he said will continue to evolve in future phases.
Makinde also advised political candidates under the Allied People’s Movement to focus on building independent political identities rather than linking their ambitions to existing political disputes.
APM governorship candidate Bimbo Adekanmbi, in his remarks, praised Makinde’s administration, crediting it for major improvements in infrastructure, education, healthcare and governance across the state.
He promised to sustain and expand developmental efforts if elected, with special attention to grassroots development and security enhancement.
In a related reaction, the Yoruba socio cultural organisation Ilana Omo Oodua USA condemned the abduction incident and urged both state and federal authorities to act decisively to secure the release of the victims.