Prominent Yoruba leaders, who gathered in Ibadan, Oyo State, on Wednesday to deliberate on how to
stop the problem of criminal herdsmen and other forms of insecurity in the region, unveiled the South-West Security Stakeholders’ Group to complement government law enforcement units.
The group has been placed under the leadership of the Are Ona Kakanfo of Yorubaland, Gani Adams.
Among those present at the meeting with the theme:
‘Our destiny in our hands’, were the Secretary-General of the Yoruba Council of Elders, Dr Kunle Olajide; Aare Ona Kakanfo of Yorubaland, Gani Adams; leader of Yoruba Koya, Chief Deji Osibogun; the Araba of
Osogbo, Ifayemi Elebuibon; Agbekoya leaders and leaders of various groups.
Participants unanimously agreed that the frequent herdsmen attack against the people of the South-West was terrorism and not farmers-herders’ clash as being claimed in some quarters.
Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, was also part of the gathering held at the Mapo Hall, Ibadan.
The summit, which was organised by many socio-cultural groups, had Mr Sola Lawal as the chairman of its planning committee.
At the end of the meeting, a communiqué was read by Olajide.
It stated that the recent call by the Minister of Defence, Major General Bashir Magashi (retd), on
Nigerians to defend themselves against bandits jolted the citizens, because such could only happen in a
situation of complete breakdown of law and order.
The communiqué read in part, “That the Yoruba nation is deeply worried by the unfolding anarchy, particularly as it affects the South-West region, almost rendered comatose by daily occurrence of kidnapping, arson, maiming, destruction of economic facilities and killings.
“The acts of criminality being tagged farmers-herders’ clash is a case of terrorism and a case of crime against humanity.
“Those who unleash attack on farmers, who kidnap fellow Nigerians, who kill and rape women are no bandits but terrorists. When injustice becomes the law, resistance will be a duty!
“That it is in the light of the foregoing that this gathering of Yoruba, having noted the challenges faced by security agencies and lately Amotekun, the new South-West security outfit, in making our land safe once again unveils the South-West Security Stakeholders’ Group under the leadership of Iba Gani Adams, the Are Ona Kakanfo of Yorubaland, as an outfit to complement official government law enforcement units.
“That this special internal South-West security group made up of all stakeholders in the security realm, including the OPC, Agbekoya, vigilante groups, hunters
etc. has been charged by leaders of our nation here gathered to help ensure that our portion of Nigeria is
safe again.
“That our forests are sacred, untouchable and irreversibly a no-go area to terrorists.
“That the Yoruba people will not cede one inch of our forests to anyone under any guise.”
The congress also agreed that Amotekun personnel should be allowed to bear reasonable arms.
It agreed that states in the region should pay special attention to agriculture to boost food security and wean the people from depending on food from outside the region.
Participants also agreed that Yoruba people should, as a matter of utmost urgency, retrace their steps to true and functional federalism as a panacea for tension and mistrust in the country if Nigeria was serious about remaining an indivisible whole.
The congress also agreed that the Odua anthem, which had been adopted by Osun and Ondo states, should be similarly adopted by the remaining states in the South-West.
Makinde had in his address said non-state actors would be incorporated in ensuring security in the state.
The governor called on traditional rulers and non-state actors to support the government in addressing the situation.
Makinde said, “What is on the ground now is beyond rhetoric. In the security architecture of Oyo State, non-state actors must be included.
“What we want to achieve is securing Yorubaland and Oyo State.”

https://punchng.com/swest-herders-farmers-clashes-cases-of-terrorism-yoruba-leaders/
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mynd44

Talking about peace without bringing those purveyors of anarchy to justice is in futility.

"No Inch Of Our Land Will Be Ceded To Terrorists" - terrorists should take note of this
No ruga or nltp on yoruba land
God bless yoruba land

NyamiriFlathead:
"No Inch Of Our Land Will Be Ceded To Terrorists" - terrorists should take note of this
No ruga or nltp on yoruba land
God bless yoruba land

Well we are in oyo and if u feel angry, go to the nearest lagoon and take a swim of life

The southwest leaders with their no-guts speech.



Sunday Igboho stood up for justice and they couldn't even stood behind him.... All because of politics...and serious asslicking....


This is one big reason why the North will never take the southwest serious...

So the unanswered question is-are we going to continue cohabiting with these local/foreign terrorists allegedly brought into Nigeria by the government to help win election who have refused to gone back yet the same govt have continued to rationalized every of their evil atrocities?

Does it surprised anyone that since Yakubu Baraje-the Fulani prince from Kwara state boldly made this frightening and damning disclosure, the govt has not denied it, issued a rebuttal nor have the DSS extended the same kind of invitation they gave to Obadiah Mailafia, or others who they feel should not be privileges to sensitive intels? Nigeria is being governed by wicked terrorists.

UsmanFodio:
Well we are in oyo and if u feel angry, go to the nearest lagoon and take a swim of life

nah god go destroy you and your generation

Our enemies are determined enemies and as such we must mount unrelenting attacking pressure on them because defending is next to being defeated.

God bless Yoruba nation.

yanabasee1:
The southwest leaders with their no-guts speech.



Sunday Igboho stood up for justice and they couldn't even stood behind him.... All because of politics...and serious asslicking....


This is one big reason why the North will never take the southwest serious...

The North is already gone so go and weep for your people rather than sit in judgement of others who have a more sane region and a far brighter future than that your callous elites have conspired to deny ordinary Northerners.

You lot have no conscience or soul. You are never found lamenting about the terrorism, almajiri menace, disease, kidnapping, destruction of the school system and banditry disturbing the North. Instead you are only loudest when it is Sabre-rattling time. I pity you guys and your self-destructive nature.

the right step taken, handed the security issue to the grassroots.

OneTemplate:


The North is already gone so go and weep for your people rather than sit in judgement of others who have a more sane region and a far brighter future than that your callous elites have conspired to deny ordinary Northerners.

You lot have no conscience or soul. You are never found lamenting about the terrorism, almajiri menace, disease, kidnapping, destruction of the school system and banditry disturbing the North. Instead you are only loudest when it is Sabre-rattling time. I pity you guys and your self-destructive nature.

You rant like you just returned from Benin Republic.... Hope you're ok now.



Anyways, I am not a northerner and I am from the Oyel producing state.....

These herdsmen have bitten more than they can chew

yanabasee1:
The southwest leaders with their no-guts speech.



Sunday Igboho stood up for justice and they couldn't even stood behind him.... All because of politics...and serious asslicking....


This is one big reason why the North will never take the southwest serious...

Emeka return that phone to Oga's son.

MAY OLODUMARE GUIDE ODUDUWA LAND.

MAY GOD BE THE SECURITY SAFETY AND SUCCESS OF ODUDUWA LAND

THE PLAN IS TO DO THE RIGHT AND SHAME THOSE WHO LEAD BY FORCE, KNOWING WELL THAT ONLY GOD JUDGES LEADERSHIP OF HOOKS AND CROOKS. MACBAN IS A TERRORIST AND MUST BE CONFRONTED WITH THE WISDOM OF ALLAH.

THE PLAN IS TO DO THE RIGHT AND SHAME THOSE WHO LEAD BY FORCE, KNOWING WELL THAT ONLY GOD JUDGES LEADERSHIP OF HOOKS AND CROOKS. MACBAN IS A TERRORIST AND MUST BE CONFRONTED WITH THE WISDOM OF ALLAH.

WELL DONE YORUBAS.

YORUBAS ARE ON TRACKS, STANDARD AND LEGITIMATE. WELL DONE.

ShobayoEmma:
Our enemies are determined enemies and as such we must mount unrelenting attacking pressure on them because defending is next to being defeated.

God bless Yoruba nation.

SUPPORTED.

They're choking now.

NyamiriFlathead:
"No Inch Of Our Land Will Be Ceded To Terrorists" - terrorists should take note of this
No ruga or nltp on yoruba land
God bless yoruba land

you are sounding like nyamiriflathead
Please stop beating war drum