The Oluwo of Iwo, Abdulrasheed Akanbi, has said that if President Bola Tinubu empowers traditional rulers with security votes and logistics support, Yorubaland can be secured from bandits’ activities.
Oluwo said this in a statement on Monday by his Press Secretary, Ibrahim Alli.
The monarch suggested the provision of security votes, security vehicles, and other logistics to enhance the coordination of local security outfits in Yorubaland.
He made the call against the backdrop of bandits’ attack on Baptist Nursery and Primary School, Yawota; Community Grammar School, Esiele; and L.A. Primary School, Ahoro-Esinele area of Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State.
In the May 15 attacks, no fewer than 45 pupils and teachers were abducted. In fact, one of the teachers, Michael Oyedokun, has been beheaded by the terrorists, according to a viral video.
The monarch said: “The bandit attack in Ahoro-Esinele area of Oriire Local Government of Oyo State is condemnable. It’s a heinous act against humanity. It was a complete desecration of Yorubaland and its heritage.
“I call on President Bola Tinubu to add another credit to his achievements by ensuring traditional rulers are empowered to secure their respective domains through the provision of necessary support and logistics.
“The government, most especially our governors, must brace up to curtail further encroachment and bandit attacks on Yorubaland.
“The government has to empower traditional rulers with security votes and other logistics support because they are always the first point of contact.
“For example, in Iwo, I have paramilitary personnel working with the police and other official security outfits to curtail crime, fight criminals, and carry out both day and night surveillance, but there is no support.
“An emergency meeting of Yoruba stakeholders is a necessity. Our governors should harmonise their interests, invite and promote synergy among security outfits to protect Yorubaland and fight the common enemy.
“Provision of logistics for the monarchs will hasten response from the palace, which is usually the first point of contact in distress calls. Yoruba monarchs must also be vigilant.
“All monarchs must improve surveillance in their respective palaces.”
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