Banditry: We’ve discovered renewed attacks around Oyo, Ogbomoso, others – Oyo government 

The Oyo state government Wednesday said it has discovered renewed attacks around Oyo, Ogbomoso, parts of Oke-Ogun and Ibarapa as well as the outskirts of Ibadan.

The special adviser to Governor Seyi Makinde on Security, CP Fatai Owoseni (rtd), stated this after a security stakeholders’ meeting held at the Conference Room of the Ministry of Local Government and Chieftaincy Matters, Secretariat, Agodi, Ibadan.

He stated that Oyo state is ready to go hard on crimes and criminalities in the state and bandits and other criminal elements would face a tough time.

CP Owoseni (rtd) said  this is as a result of the robust synergy among the service commanders in the state and the collaborative efforts of the neighbouring states.

He assured residents of adequate security and safety of life and property, especially around parts of the state that are experiencing security challenges.

“In the course of reviewing the security situation, we discovered that we have renewed attacks around Oyo, Ogbomoso, parts of Oke-Ogun and Ibarapa as well as at the outskirts of Ibadan,” he said. 

CP Owoseni added, “Just like we have always said, when it comes to the issue of security, you periodically review your strategy. Of late, it has been observed from situation reports received from security institutions across Oyo state that there seems to be a renewed resurgence of crime and criminalities.”