Gani Adams, the Aareonakakanfo of Yorubaland, has accused South West governors of not collaborating with security groups to address the influx of bandits and terrorists in the region.
Gani Adams, alongside the Oodua Peoples Congress (OPC) and the Hunters’ Association, slammed the governors for their lack of cooperation. This criticism comes after Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State raised concerns about the influx of fleeing bandits from the North-Central to the South West.
According to Adams, the South West governors have yet to respond to his requests to partner with state security architectures to tackle the issue. He emphasized that Yoruba land will be too hot for terrorists and members of the ISWAP, and efforts are underway to stop the spate of insecurity in Yorubaland.
The OPC also expressed its readiness to participate in the fight against insecurity but requires the governors’ approval and backing. However, the OPC leadership has written letters to the governors seeking permission, but none have responded ¹.
In a related development, Gani Adams urged the South West governors to heed Governor Makinde’s alarm on bandits and strengthen their security architectures to prevent the influx of bandits and terrorists.
