At the Ordination of Priests, Installation of Canons and the presentation of the Eub-Dean, Missionary diocese of Oyo South yesterday. L-R The Bishop of the Diocese, The Rt Revd Dr Olufemi Familoni, his wife Dr Mrs Modupe, new Sub-Dean, The Ven Babatunde Ayeni, and his wife, Mrs Grace Ayeni.
The Anglican Bishop of the Missionary Diocese of Oyo South, Dr. Olufemi Familoni, has urged the government to equip local vigilance groups with sophisticated weapons in the face of the prevailing insecurity in the country.
He gave the advice on Sunday shortly after the ordination service for deacons, canons, archdeacons, and the sub-dean in the diocese.
The bishop, who was worried about the increasing loss of lives due to banditry and kidnapping, said the government should increase its support for these local vigilance groups because they have proved to be more effective in their fight against insurgency.
”The Amotekun security force, from reports, has helped to curb many cases of banditry. These local vigilance groups should be equipped and trained to use sophisticated weapons to combat these criminals in our bushes and forests.
