Gov Makinde raises concern over rising illegal mining, banditry in Oke-Ogun

Oyo state governor, Engr. Seyi Makinde has raised concern over insurgency of illegal mining, banditry, kidnapping and other vices in Oke-Ogun and other areas of the state.

Makinde who spoke through his Deputy Governor, Barr. Bayo Lawal expressed his concern while receiving on a working visit the Deputy Inspector General of Police, FCID and South West zone, Abiodun Sylvester Alabi at the Conference Hall of the Secretary to the State Government, Governor”s office, Ibadan on Wednesday.

He disclosed that there was a reported case of kidnap along Igbeti-Igboho road on Wednesday while a driver of an unspecified vehicle was reportedly killed along the same route not quite long.

The governor added that while the illegal miners are depleting the resources of the state through nefarious act, the kidnappers and perpetrators of other acts are making the affected areas unsafe for the dwellers.

The perpetrators of the heinous act, according to him have infiltrated the forest in the Northern part of the state.

They have turned the forest to their haven where they launch attacks at the dwellers and passersby.

The long forest berth in Oke-Ogun area is where reported cases of kidnapping/abduction takes place.

We are calling on the police to intensify efforts at arresting the situation.

Also, the Police Authorities should provide necessary logistics for the Mobile Police Station at Ago Are for optimal performance.

Earlier, the DIG Alabi had intimated the governor of his visit to the state, adding that it is aimed at interfacing with the police and the stakeholders on the security challenge and proffer solution.

In a related development, the DIG at a meeting with the critical stakeholders at the Police Command, Eleyele has stressed the need for collaboration with the critical stakeholders.

Alabi who maintained that the goal for zero tolerance for crimes and criminalities is achievable called for the support of the critical stakeholders.

He underscored the role of critical stakeholders in information gathering, and, therefore, urged the police to take advantage of this in the discharge of the constitutional duty.

According to him, “Policing is not a tea party. It is hardous and tasking profession. It is obvious that we can not do it alone. We can not do effectively do police work alone without collaboration with members of the various communities that we are policing.

“We must have their trust. We must collaborate with them. We must collaborate and work with them to achieve our goal.

“As we all know that every function of the Nigerian Police Force revolves around the protection of lives and properties. Once lives and properties are protected there will not be reported cases of crimes .

“This goal can not be achieved without the collaboration of the people that have the information. As a police officers, adequate information is required in the discharge of your duty.

As a result you need to partner as well collaborate with the stakeholders. You need to respect their fundamental human rights in order to earn their respect’

Details later

Also read:Reps slams NLC, TUC for circulating fake earnings of lawmakers

Nigerian workers deserve living, not minimum wage, Reps tell Tinubu

Latest ranking: Top 10 best universities in the world

Repentant Boko Haram members helping in counterinsurgency — Yobe govt