Insecurity: Agbekoya Deploys Personnel To Oyo Communities

Following the alarm raised over the movement of a notorious wanted man in Saki in the Oke Ogun geopolitical zone of Oyo State, the Agbekoya Farmers Society of Nigeria has deployed hundreds of its members to the villages to tackle the menace of banditry, kidnapping and other criminal activities.

The group, in a communique issued at the end of the meeting on Sunday and signed by the national public relations officer, Deacon Olatunji Bandele, and the Oyo State leader of the group, High Chief Olatunde Bello Ashagidigbi, expressed deep concern over the escalating insecurity across the country, particularly the recent attacks in Kwara, Kogi, Kebbi, and Borno States.

The wanted suspect was reportedly sighted in the town a few days ago, causing severe tension in parts of the state.

Agbekoya, however, revealed that it had taken steps to deploy some of its members to identified locations to combat rising insecurity.

The group explained that the deployment of its trained security personnel to selected villages and communities identified as flashpoints in Oyo State was aimed at preventing similar tragedies from occurring.

It stated that the personnel would collaborate with the Nigeria Police Force and other security agencies.

The group also urged Southwest governors to intensify efforts to secure lives and property in their respective states, emphasising that citizens are increasingly anxious and in need of reassurance.

“Agbekoya condemns the breakdown of Nigeria’s security architecture, which has exposed our villages, communities, and schools to attacks by suspected bandits and criminal herdsmen.

“In the last few weeks alone, the country has witnessed disturbing incidents of mass abductions and killings.

“At a time like this, proactive leadership and stronger collaboration between government and communities are crucial.

“As a grassroots-based farmers’ organisation committed to protecting farmers and farmlands, Agbekoya Farmers Society of Nigeria is ready to partner with security agencies in Oyo State to safeguard rural communities,” part of the communique read.