Governor of Ondo state, Oluwarotimi Akeredolu says the southwest will not fold his hands and allow criminals to maim and kill the people.
Akeredolu, who is the chairman of forum of southwest governors, reiterated this at the weekend while responding to the killings in Igangan, a town in Oyo state.
Reports say there was an overnight attack in the town which led to the death of scores of people.
Igangan came into spotlight few months ago, when the Sarkin Fulani of the town was chased away by the people in a protest led by activist, Sunday Igboho.
The Sarkin Fulani was accused of aiding the activities of kidnappers.
But on Sunday evening, Akeredolu declared that the overnight attack on Igangan town, was a provocative onslaught on the people of southwest.
Read Akeredolu’s full statement below:
IGANGAN PROVOCATIVE ONSLAUGHT ONE TOO MANY.
We have just received with rude shock premeditated attack on our people at Igangan, Ibarapa, Oyo State, in the early hours of today. This cowardly onslaught on a peaceful community has occasioned loss of lives and property on a large scale. It is horrendous, callous, and highly provocative. All well-meaning Nigerians must condemn, in the strongest term possible, this latest assault on decency and communal harmony.
While we will encourage the security agencies to get to the root of this latest act of provocation, we have directed the Commanders of the South West Security Network, Amotekun, to convoke a joint security meeting of all Commanders in the South West with a view to commencing joint operations in the region immediately.
We must reiterate the fact that certain elements are bent on causing friction among the peoples of this country with the sole aim of achieving a pernicious end. They will stop at nothing until their set goal is realized. It is, therefore, incumbent on all lovers of peace and freedom to rise against this current regression into savagery.
We on our part are resolved to defend our people, their property, and all legitimate means of livelihood against both internal and external aggression. On this, there will be no compromise. We call on our people to remain vigilant and report any suspicious movement in their communities. In addition, they must be united in the task of defending our lives and properties.
We cannot afford to fail.
SIGNED
ARAKUNRIN OLUWAROTIMI O. AKEREDOLU, SAN
CHAIRMAN SOUTH WEST GOVERNORS’ FORUM AND GOVERNOR, ONDO STATE
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