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The Oyo State Governor, Engr. Seyi Makinde on Wednesday warned traditional rulers in the state not to be part of any plans to disrupt the peaceful coexistence of residents in the state.
Penpushing reports that the Makinde said this while speaking on Wednesday in a state-wide broadcast aired on the Broadcasting Corporation of Oyo State (BCOS), and encouraged residents to come together and put the interest of the State first in the fight against insecurity.
The Governor declared that his administration shall not sit back in taking appropriate action against any individuals who try to disrupt peace of the state, saying that necessary steps to protect the good people of the State from harassment, thuggery and banditry has been in place.
Penpushing further reports that, he called on local government chairpersons, traditional rulers and other sectors of the state to work with the security agencies to secured the state and ensure maximum peace in all part of the state.
The Governor warned individuals going about issuing ultimatum to Fulani residents of the state to desist from such acts, declaring that as guaranteed by the constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999, he, as Governor, would protect every Nigerian’s rights to reside in any part of the country, noting that anyone who fails to abide by his directive will face the full wrath of the law.
“It is time for us to come together and put the interests of our state first. We have a common enemy. That enemy is not the Hausa- Fulani who is looking for pasture for his flock. It is not the farmer who just wants to grow food to sell in the market or to feed his family. Our enemies are the hoodlums, cultists, armed robbers, kidnappers and bandits. These people live among us.
“With our collective efforts, we can continue to keep the peace in Oyo State. Together, we can preserve the secure environment that has contributed to the growth of our economy”, he stated
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