Press Statement

Oodua Youth Coalition Berates Nigerian Army Over Unlawful Summon Of Ondo Lawyer


Rising from the patriotic and vigilant move of men of the Ondo State Security Network and the people of Okitipupa probing the rationale behind the influx of 42 Hausa/Fulani men into the community at this time and the swift response of the state government to the security breach, thee 32 Artillerty Brigade of the Nigerian Army, Okitipupa has summon an Ondo State Lawyer, Barrister Wale Odusola over claim that many Hausa/Fulani are occupying land belonging to the Okitipupa Army Barrack.


Barrister Wale Odusola as a citizen of Ondo and constituent of the affected area is an interested party in the security of his people, and as such have the locus to raised an alarm in the case of any observation that could pose threat to the peace of his people, most importantly considering the cloud of insecurity spread on us as a people. As no one will attempt to set the roof ablaze while he slumber, the learned silk is spot on.

The security apparatus in Nigeria has often call on well-meaning Nigerians and the citizenry to join in the fight against the spate of insecurity in the land by making available to them useful information, Barrister Odusola's Open letter to the 32 Artillery Brigade, Okitipupa falls in the range of one of such useful information that should be treated with rapt attention and professionalism, if for any reason the Army Find it imperative to summon the lawyer, they should know they lack the jurisdictional power to summon a private citizen and direct the task to an agency that have such power.

We make bold to say that the task of securing this country belongs to everyone, the Nigerian Army shouldn't vilify a private citizen for a patriotic gesture like that of Barrister Wale Odusola, at this perilous time in the history of our country.

Oluyi Akintade Tayo
President,
Oodua Youth Coalition

Oduduwa can't be actualized because Yoruba's love one Nigeria, and fulanis are their good brothers