May 30, 2026
Gov Seyi Makinde of Oyo State
By Adeola Badru
Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde has declared that the constitutional structure which placed security agencies under federal control has left him unable to effectively tackle the wave of kidnappings and abductions in the state, despite being designated as the state’s Chief Security Officer.
Speaking on Saturday in Ibadan while accepting the presidential nomination of the African People’s Movement (APM), Makinde lamented the continued captivity of innocent schoolchildren and other citizens abducted by criminal elements in Oyo State, describing the situation as a painful reminder of the limitations faced by state governors in addressing security challenges.
