Oyo School Abduction: State Police Is The Answer – Seyi Makinde

Seyi Makinde

Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has renewed calls for the creation of state police. This comes following the abduction of teachers and students at three schools in Oriire Local Government Area of the state.

Insisting that the incident has made life difficult for both him and the state, Makinde urged the Federal Government to empower state Houses of Assembly to facilitate the establishment of state police structures rather than leaving the responsibility solely to the Inspector-General of Police.

The governor concluded by commending residents of the state for supporting his administration and the current political arrangement.

His words, “This is a very tough period for me as a person and also for our state. But people know that security has always been one of the major pillars of this administration since we introduced Omituntun 1.0, and it remains a major focus.

Before this administration came on board, there was nothing like Amotekun in Oyo. We wanted state police, but because we did not get it, we created Amotekun as an alternative arrangement.

They should stop wasting Nigerians’ time. If they truly want state police, they should not ask the Inspector-General of Police to create it for us. Our state Assemblies should be given the authority and support to establish state police. Within the shortest possible time, state police will become a reality.

You have seen Omituntun 1.0 and Omituntun 2.0. Omituntun 3.0 will even be sweeter and better for the people

I have told Bimbo not to inherit my enemies. He should chart his own course. I am only human and I made mistakes just like everyone else. Whatever we have done that can be improved upon should be improved upon for the benefit of our people in Oyo.”

WOW.