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The Yoruba One Voice Worldwide has called on traditional rulers in Yorubaland to close ranks and forge a common front to tackle the surge in insecurity in the region.

The call formed part of the resolutions reached at a virtual international conference organised by the group, led by the Aare Ona Kakanfo of Yorubaland, Iba Gani Adams, which brought together Yoruba organisations, community leaders, professionals, intellectuals and cultural advocates in Nigeria and the diaspora

The South-West region has, in recent times, witnessed a surge in incidents of abductions and other forms of terrorism, with over 40 teachers and pupils of three schools in the Yawota and Ahoro-Esinle communities in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State still being held hostage.

In a communiqué signed by its Secretary-General, Adedokun Ademiluyi; Organising Secretary, Victoria Harley; and Publicity Secretary, Samuel Olamuyiwa, on Sunday, the group emphasised that the security of Yorubaland depends on unity of purpose and effective collaboration among stakeholders, including traditional rulers.

Speakers at the conference posited that the security situation in Yorubaland had deteriorated significantly in recent years, with increasing incidents of kidnapping, banditry, violent crimes, killings and attacks on communities, and called for urgent action.

The communiqué read, “The conference advises traditional rulers to eschew their differences, close ranks and forge a common front in the fight against insecurity in Yorubaland.

“The future security of Yorubaland depends on unity of purpose, effective collaboration among stakeholders, community participation and the adoption of decentralised policing structures capable of responding to local realities.”
The conference stressed the need for collective action, strategic partnerships and sustained commitment for Yorubaland to overcome the current security challenges and restore peace, progress and prosperity across the region.

The participants demanded the collaboration of the Federal Government, South-West governors, security agencies, traditional institutions and community leaders to ensure the urgent release of the abducted schoolchildren and adopt proactive measures to prevent a deterioration of the security situation in the zone.


They noted that the recent escalation of insecurity stemmed from the failure of government, security agencies and other stakeholders to heed early warnings and intelligence reports about the gradual infiltration of Yorubaland by bandits and others with criminal intent.

“The existing centralised policing structure has demonstrated limitations in effectively responding to local security challenges and emerging threats.

“Early warnings and intelligence reports regarding the gradual infiltration of bandits into Yorubaland were not given adequate attention by relevant authorities, thereby allowing criminal networks to strengthen their operations.

“Community-based security groups possess valuable local intelligence, grassroots networks and operational experience that can complement government security efforts,” the communiqué further read.

According to them, the Oyo attack underscored the fact that communities across Yorubaland remain vulnerable due to inadequate security presence, difficult terrain, porous borders, isolated settlements and limited emergency response capacity

“The coordinated attack on schools in Oyo confirmed that the threat has now fully spread to the South-West region, which was previously considered relatively safer.

“Understanding the changing face of insecurity in Yorubaland requires examining both traditional and emerging threats, their root causes and the collaborative strategies needed to ensure sustainable peace, security and development across the region.

“This grisly picture of growing insecurity ravaging Yorubaland and South-West Nigeria demands urgent strategic attention and action,” the communiqué read.

The group reiterated calls for the establishment of state police and local government police, just as it urged President Bola Tinubu and the National Assembly to hasten legislative action towards providing a constitutional framework for decentralised policing in Nigeria.

The communiqué also read, “The conference strongly condemns the growing wave of insecurity, kidnappings, banditry, terrorism and violent crimes threatening the peace, stability and development of Yorubaland.

“It renews the demand for the establishment of State Police and Local Government Police as part of broader constitutional and security reforms necessary for effective grassroots policing and intelligence gathering.

“It urges President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the National Assembly and relevant stakeholders to accelerate legislative actions that will provide a constitutional framework for decentralised policing across Nigeria.”


Despite the call for action by the government and stakeholders, the YOV also stressed the importance of community vigilance by residents to support security agencies.

This was as it called for a bottom-up approach to intelligence gathering to mitigate security challenges in Yorubaland.

“We recommend institutional engagement with the South-West Security Stakeholders’ Group and other credible grassroots security networks for intelligence sharing, surveillance and coordinated security operations.

“We also advocate increased investment in rural security infrastructure, including improved road access, communication systems, surveillance technology and rapid response mechanisms.

“We call on all Yoruba people, irrespective of political affiliation, religion or social status, to unite in safeguarding their communities and supporting legitimate security initiatives. We also encourage continuous public enlightenment and community vigilance as essential tools in preventing criminal infiltration and strengthening collective security,” the communiqué read.

Earlier, Maj. Gen. Ishola Williams (retd.) delivered the keynote address on issues of governance, security reforms and democratic accountability, which set the tone for the conference.

The conference also had other participants, including opinion and community leaders, intelligentsia, security experts, professionals, entrepreneurs, workers, scholars, students, media practitioners and stakeholders from within and outside Nigeria.

It renews the demand for the establishment of State Police and Local Government Police

Ironfaceman:
This group of clowns are not serious at all. You have the western security network, you have OPC, you have hunters, you have vigilantes. Yet you are crying for state police.

It is a shame that Yoruba leaders can not call their son Pres. Tinubu to order.
The same Tinubu that declared state of emergency in rivers state because of insecurity.

He's now turning a blind eye on Borno state, yobe state, Katina state and sokoto state. All these states mentioned are in United state list of terrorist hub.

Yoruba One Voice Worldwide should call on
Pres. Tinubu to declare state of emergency in those states that are over run by jihadist.

Nigeria is facing jihadism and not banditry

DatNiggaDaz:


Where is the sophisticated freedom fighter who has been wearing APC hat dancing up and down.

Adams Adams Adms if the faaake certttifficcate hollldderr is desperate for political glory and election snatcing and runningaway, be rest assured that you will end up like Igboho and the faaake guru str*tegist will wear you an emil000kaan hat one day

The best advice is to forget about summoning any Monarch. Tell your people not to snatch and grab for the roasted electricity fraud if you want to deal with the insecurity in the SW

Lanretoye:
All these grammars doesn’t secure lives and properties,abductors and kidnappers use weapons so we can’t defend ourselves with grammars and words of mouth without actions.
This aare ona should pls kankanfo.

Ironfaceman:
https://punchng.com/gani-adams-mobilises-yoruba-monarchs-against-rising-insecurity/

mascot87:
Are you done with your premium tears? No one really cares about your nonsense opinion except some few likes from delusional people like you here on Nairaland. Your opinion is totally irrelevant and the Yorubas will do what they think is necessary and best for there interest and not some inconsequential opinion from irrelevant people on SM

SpecialAdviser:
Today it's Igboho. Tomorrow it's Gani Adams. Next tomorrow it's one yeye man wearing jazz claiming to be commander of Amorekun.

What a people trolling the mighty Ohamadike

magoo10:
The best thing the southwest should do for itself is to look beyond politics and secure their land.
That is why no matter what anyone says about MNK I still give him the credit for maintaining the security peace being witnessed in the southeast today and I hope for the day he gains his rightful freedom.
You cannot hear kidnapping this kidnapping that whether of school children or families or notable people let alone careless killings and shedding of blood.
The southeast is the most peaceful place to be in Nigeria right now.

Kalashnikov49:
Esnbrutality abeg, come oooo!!!

After terrorists have killed 7-8 KINGs and people in their domain and also kidnapped many people.

They have come again

As esnbrutality says

Southern UNITY is DEAD

Kalashnikov49:
Esnbrutality abeg, come oooo!!!

After terrorists have killed 7-8 KINGs and people in their domain and also kidnapped many people.

They have come again

As esnbrutality says

Southern UNITY is DEAD