Invasion: Oyo Urges Residents To Report Suspicious Acts

Following the invasion of Oyo State government Secretariat in Agodi, Ibadan by Yoruba Nation agitators last Saturday and subsequent demolition of the house belonging to a sponsor of the Yoruba Nation agitators, the state government has urged residents of the state to always report any suspicious act or threatening activity in their vicinity to the appropriate authorities.

Commissioner for lands, housing, survey and urban development, Mr William Akin-Funmilayo, stated this while speaking with newsmen at the sites of demolished buildings allegedly belonging to agitators of Yoruba Nation located separately at Shagari area, Toye Oyesola Street, Boluwaji and also at Zone 4,  Irorun Oluwa Community, Fatusi Ayegun road, Odo Dudu area, both in Oluyole Local Government Area, Ibadan.

He said: “The demolition was carried out two days ago and was based on an Oyo State High court order. The court order was to the effect that the structure should be demolished.

“I will say one or two things about the order. It has to do with the Yoruba Nation agitators as this building belongs to them as contained in the court order and it is captured in the court order that it is believed that the building housed dangerous weapons and firearms. The activities going on there constituted a threat to peace and tranquility in Oyo State.”

It would be recalled that the state government had on Tuesday, April 16, 2024 demolished the buildings being used by the agitators of the Yoruba Nation who invaded the state secretariat, Agodi, Ibadan on Saturday, April 7, 2024, following a court order.

He, therefore, assured that the government of Governor ‘Seyi Makinde will continue to prioritise safety of lives and properties of its people with maximum security, urging them to support government efforts.

He further stated: “I will advise residents around these areas to have a rest of mind, government is out there to secure lives and properties and when such threat comes up, the government will take immediate actions.’’