*Oyo Assembly Seeks Enhanced Security Measures in Oke-Ogun, Orders Oversight Visit to Flashpoints*

The Oyo State House of Assembly has called for urgent and decisive measures to tackle the recurring security challenges in parts of Oke-Ogun, following recent deadly attacks by suspected armed bandits along the Kishi-Igbeti and Igboho-Igbeti roads.

The resolution followed a Matter of Urgent Public Importance jointly sponsored by the Minority Leader and Member representing Irepo/Olorunsogo State Constituency, Hon. Waliu Salami, and the Member representing Oorelope State Constituency, Hon. Luqman Jimoh, during Wednesday’s plenary.

The lawmakers expressed deep concern over the deteriorating security situation in the country and stressed the need for collective action by all levels of government, security agencies, community leaders and citizens to safeguard lives and property.

The House noted that within the space of three plenary sittings between June 3 and June 9, 2026, members had raised several security-related motions, a development it described as a clear indication of the urgent need to review and strengthen the state’s security architecture.

Drawing attention to recent attacks in the Oke-Ogun axis, the lawmakers recalled the tragic incident that occurred on June 12, 2026, along the Kishi-Igbeti Road, where armed bandits reportedly attacked innocent travellers.

The attack resulted in the death of Mr. Moshood Kayode, a staff member of the Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company (IBEDC), while several other passengers sustained injuries and were hospitalized.

The House further noted that less than 24 hours later, another attack occurred along the Igboho-Igbeti Road, leaving several people injured and heightening fears among residents, farmers, traders, commuters and investors in the affected communities.

Members also raised concerns over the increasing activities of criminal elements operating within forest corridors around the Old Oyo National Park, noting that the area has witnessed repeated incidents of kidnapping, killings and other forms of criminalities.

While commending security agencies, including the Nigeria Police Force, the Nigerian Army, the Oyo State Security Network Agency (Amotekun Corps), local vigilantes and hunters for their efforts in combating crime, the lawmakers stressed that more proactive interventions were required to address the growing threats.

The Assembly equally applauded Governor Seyi Makinde for his sustained support to security agencies through the provision of patrol vehicles and other logistics aimed at improving security across the state.

As part of its resolutions, the House urged Governor Makinde to provide additional funding and logistical support to local governments within the volatile Old Oyo National Park corridor, particularly Irepo, Olorunsogo and Oorelope Local Government Areas, to strengthen the operations of local security outfits such as Amotekun, vigilante groups and hunters.

The lawmakers also called on the Governor to direct the Executive Assistant on Security to facilitate the establishment of additional security checkpoints, increase patrol operations and deploy more security personnel along the Kishi-Igbeti and Igboho-Igbeti roads, as well as other identified flashpoints across the Oke-Ogun region.

In addition, the House urged relevant government agencies, in collaboration with the affected local governments, to clear bushes along the Kishi-Igbeti Road, Igboho-Kishi Road and other major routes within the forest corridors to improve visibility and reduce opportunities for criminal ambushes.

The Assembly further appealed to traditional rulers, religious leaders, community stakeholders, youth groups and residents to continue supporting security agencies through intelligence gathering and community-based efforts aimed at maintaining peace and security.

To ensure compliance with its resolutions, the House directed its Committee on Security and Strategy to embark on an oversight visit to the Kishi-Igbeti and Igboho-Kishi roads, as well as other security flashpoints within the Oke-Ogun region and Oriire Local Government Area.

The House also mandated the Committees on Security and Strategy, Local Government, Chieftaincy Matters and State Honours, and Environment, Water Resources and Ecology to interface with relevant stakeholders, including the Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources, the Nigeria Police Force, Amotekun Corps and the affected local government councils.