Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde has reeled out a new security strategy to combat the rising spate of insecurity in Oyo State. 

The security strategies include the redeployment of 200 Amotekuns to the kidnapping/banditry hotspots, especially in the Ibarapa and Oke Ogun areas as well as the registration of foreigners, particularly miners in Oyo State. 

Governor Makinde also restated the ban on Open grazing in the entire South West Zone as agreed in the security meeting of South West governors on Monday. 

The Governor hinted of the possibility of a compensation package for families of victims who have been killed or lost properties due to criminal trespass and damage by pastoralists. 

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In a statement released on Wednesday, January 27, Governor Makinde stated that the government came up with the new security framework following a meeting held with representatives of the Igangan, Ibarapaland land which was attended by various security stakeholders including the Commissioner of Police in Oyo, Mrs Ngozi Onadeko. 

Read the full statement of Governor Seyi Makinde Below:

Following the meeting held with representatives of Igangan, Ibarapaland which was attended by security stakeholders including the recently appointed Commissioner of Police, Oyo State, Mrs. Ngozi Onadeko, our administration has come up with a security strategy for that zone:

Deployment of Additional Operatives of the Amotekun Corps We have resolved to redeploy 200 members of the Oyo State Western Nigeria Security Network codenamed Amotekun to kidnapping/banditry hotspots in the state, especially in the Ibarapa and Oke-Ogun zones.

These operatives will launch missions to rid the forests of criminals. They will be presenting daily reports of their activities to me in the short run and periodic reports in the long run.

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Continuous Dialogue In the next few weeks, we'll hold town hall meetings and community outreaches, bringing together residents and security agencies to talk about any issues of immediate concern and how they can be resolved through dialogue and more effective community policing.

Documentation of Foreigners As stated in an earlier press conference, we will proceed with the documentation of foreigners, especially those who are working in mines. This will ensure that only foreigners who have legitimate interests in Oyo State remain within our territory.

Enforcement of Existing Laws We will continue to enforce the Oyo State Open Rearing and Grazing Regulation Law, 2019. This law also regulates the activities of herdsmen in Oyo State.

We have directed the Amotekun Corps to continue collaborating with ‘Operation Burst’ and local vigilante groups in enforcing this law.

You will recall that in the security meeting of south west governors and other stakeholders two days ago, it was agreed that open grazing be banned in the entire south west zone.

Collaboration with Federal Security Agencies Our administration will continue to support the police and other federal security agencies posted to the state in the discharge of their duties.

We are aware that some farmers have been killed and/or lost their livelihoods to criminal trespass and damage by pastoralists. And so, the State EXCO is considering the possibility of compensation payments to families of victims or victims who can prove their claims.

We have started the process of prosecuting all suspects arrested for criminal activities in Ibarapa and the Oke-Ogun zones of the state in connection with the ongoing tensions in the area.

Let me thank residents of Oyo State who complied with the directive to remain peaceful, and call on all residents to stay vigilant and always contact the security agencies empowered by law to deal with security issues.

We remain resolute in our commitment to protect the lives and properties of residents of our dear state.

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