OPC, Agbekoya, other South-West security groups seek urgent action over Oyo abductions

…Say region needs comprehensive security strategy

By Adeola Badru

The South-West Security Stakeholders Group (SSSG) has called on the Federal Government and the Oyo State Government to intensify efforts to secure the release of victims abducted in Igbope, Oorelope Local Government Area, and dozens of schoolchildren kidnapped in Ogbomoso, warning that the worsening security situation is heightening fear across communities.

In a statement issued by its Publicity Secretary, Ireti Adewole, the SSSG, an umbrella body comprising 14 security-focused organisations, expressed concern over the persistent wave of kidnappings, describing the situation as one that has deepened anxiety and insecurity in the affected areas.

The coalition includes the Oodua People’s Congress (OPC), Agbekoya Society, Agbekoya Peace Movement, Agbekoya Solidarity Movement, Vigilante Group of Nigeria, Professional Hunters Association of Nigeria, Odua Warriors, Vigilante Jahun, COMSAIC, Isokan Ile Oodua, Egbe Obinrin Oodua Agbaye and Omo Oduduwa United, among other security organisations.