- He disclosed that some weeks ago, Governor Seyi Makinde had a meeting with chairmen of all local government areas and security agents on how to strengthen security in the state
At least one person lost his life during an attack by a clutch of bandits on Ago Are in Oke Ogun area of Oyo State.
The bandits, who wielded deadly weapons, attacked the sleepy agrarian community on Saturday night, a local source disclosed, adding that the assailants escaped into the forest after the attack.
Chairman of Atisbo Local Government Area of the state, Mr. Adeagbo Ademola, confirmed the incident.
He said he dashed to the scene of the attack with security operatives immediately he was informed but the bandits had already left the place.
Ademola said: “It is true that some bandits invaded Ago Are in Oke Ogun last night. I got a call as the Chairman of the council that the hoodlums had attacked and killed a man.
“Immediately, I got the call, I rushed to the scene with some security agents. On getting there, a man has been killed and the bandits have escaped. It is very shocking that there could be a security breach here. We are still investigating the incident.
“Insecurity is not peculiar to Ago Are alone, it happens all over the country. I appeal to our people that anytime they see strange faces in their midst, they should raise the alarm and call the attention of the security agents.”
He said there has been a boundary dispute in the community.
“At Irawo, about 180 kilometers, we share boundary with Benin Republic.”
On measures put in place to prevent reoccurrence, he said that both the conventional and local security agents had been mobilized.
He disclosed that some weeks ago, Governor Seyi Makinde had a meeting with chairmen of all local government areas and security agents on how to strengthen security in the state.