The situation in the South West of Nigeria is becoming more intense as Gani Adams, the Aareonakakanfo of Yorubaland, alongside groups like the Oodua Peoples Congress (OPC) and Hunters’ Association, has criticized the South West governors for not collaborating effectively in securing the region from an influx of fleeing bandits and terrorists from the North. Despite the alarm raised by Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State, and the readiness of various local security groups, the regional governments have yet to fully respond or support these efforts.
The OPC and Southwest Security Stakeholders Group (SSSG) have expressed willingness to take action, but they are waiting for the governors’ approval to move forward. Several reports indicate that security groups like the Nigeria Forest Security Service (NFSS) and Amotekun Corps have been taking steps to confront the threat, including making arrests, but they need government support to fully tackle the problem. The growing frustration stems from the lack of coordination between private security efforts and the state governments, particularly in areas like Ondo and Osun States, where local groups have been left out of the process.
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