Pascal Arogorn Ibe
Following the Fulani herdsmen crisis in the Ibarapa Local Government Area of Oyo State , the State Governor , Seyi Makinde , on Wednesday , met with the President , Major General Muhammadu Buhari ( retd . ) , in Aso Villa, Abuja .
Giving an update at the end of the meeting , the governor said he sought the collaboration of the Federal Government to effectively tackle the security challenges in the state.
Makinde tweeted , “ This afternoon, I met with His Excellency , President Muhammadu Buhari to brief him on the security situation in Oyo State and seek collaborations required for some of our intended security plans to work effectively.
“ I asked for greater synergy between the state and federal security agencies . Also , I requested collaboration with the Nigerian Immigration Service for proper documentation of foreign nationals working in mines in the state. Mr President promised to look into these issues. ”
Earlier on Wednesday, the governor deployed 200 operatives of the Oyo State Western Nigeria Security Network codenamed Amotekun in Ibarapaland to address the insecurity in the area .
Of late , there has been crisis between Ibarapa indigenes and Fulani herdsmen accused of perpetrating crimes ranging from kidnappings , killings , rape to invasion of farmlands with their cattle in the area .
Makinde in a statement said the deployment of Amotekun Corps followed a meeting with security agencies and stakeholders in the crisis – torn area.
He said , “ 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
“ 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 .
“ 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. ”
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