Bandits planning to invade Nigeria through Oyo State border, Governor Makinde raises alarm
The Oyo State Governor Engr Seyi Mankide, has raised alarm that suspected bandits from Mali are now making attempts to enter the country through Saki, a border town in the state.
Penpushing reports that, Makinde, disclosed this while speaking during a visit to traditional ruler of the town, Oba Khalid Olabisi in his palace in Oke Ogun, but however, assured the monarch that his government will continue to do everything possible to develop the state and uplift its people.
The Governor justifying his claim on the bandits’ movement said that Saki shares an international border and it is more of an international issue, and expressed appreciation to the indigenes for the support accorded his administration.
“I really want to appreciate you for the support you are giving to the current administration in Oyo State. It is your government too. If a state is progressing, it means the rulers at the helm of affairs are practically doing what they are supposed to do.
“And 2020 in particular has been a very challenging one. We can see that all of us are wearing face masks and observing other guidelines because we are faced with pandemic and economic meltdown. So, it was really tasking. Of course, in our locality here, the issue of banditry is also another issue.
“For instance, Saki shares an international border and it is more of an international issue because we have bandits all the way from Mali that are trying to cross. Once they gain entrance into anywhere they can operate, they will stay there.
“When we inaugurated Amotekun, you gave us your support. When some bandits went to the bush at Kishi, we were able to flush them out with all the efforts of all of us here.So, we want to use this opportunity to say thank you to you all.”
Penpushing further reports that, the Okere of Saki, speaking on behalf of other monarchs, appreciated the Governor for his efforts.
“On Saki Township Road, we are gradually seeing light at the end of the tunnel. The speed at which the project is being done is commendable. Really speaking, in the Oke Ogun axis of the state, we have so many things to thank Governor Makinde for.
“Many of our people also asked us to thank you concerning the way you handled the LAUTECH divorce issue successfully. We have also heard that you are planning to make it a multi-campus institution. We want to beg you that we need two campuses here in Oke Ogun.
“If you have observed, our axis is the only zone that is backward in Oyo State, which is not supposed to be so. I am saying this because we are blessed with many mineral resources. We just want someone that can support us a little bit. And who will? It is actually the government.”
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