This followed the adoption of a motion by Rep Ajibola Muraina (PDP-Oyo) on the floor of the House entitled ‘Need to Investigate the Brutal Murder at Igangan, Igbo Ora, Ayete, Tapa in Ibarapa Area of Oyo State by Men of the Nigeria Customs Service’.
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The victims, who were travelling from Abuja to Lagos in an 18-seater passenger bus, were kidnapped at about 6:30pm
The News Agency of Nigeria reports that the victims were travelling to Lagos from Ifira-Akoko in Akoko South-East Local Government Area of the state when they were kidnapped by gunmen.
The Leader of the forum, Chief Yandev Amaa-Bai, made the remark at a news conference in Makurdi on Friday.
The protest, it was gathered, was in reaction to the alleged killing of a 15- year-old by suspected members of the Oyo State Security Network Agency codenamed Amotekun Corps.
They chanted songs, raining curses on those who took the life of the deceased, who was said to be on his way to write an examination
Governor Seyi Makinde disclosed this on Thursday in Ibadan during a stakeholders’ consultative meeting.
The governor, who was speaking at a special Thanksgiving Service to mark the 66th birthday of the presiding Pastor of Livingspring Chapel International, Pastor Femi Emmanuel, held at the Livingspring Chapel International, Dominion City, Aduloju, Ibadan, said that his government has invested heavily in security more than any of the previous governments in the state.
It has also demanded that the high command of the Nigeria Customs must fish out the killers among its officers and bring them to justice.
Political and traditional leaders of Ibarapa extraction described the evening raid on the Igbo Ora and other communities by men of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) as unnecessary and not well-thought-out.
The Nation gathered the attack, which occurred on Friday night, threw the sleepy town into disarray.
He maintained that his government will continue to take the issue of security of lives and property, and people being able to go about their lawful endeavours, seriously.
This was disclosed by the Media Unit of the anti-crime outfit in a statement on Thursday
The recommendation is contained in a communiqué issued by the group after a two-day retreat of Yoruba Ko’ya Leadership and Training Foundation (YKLTF), held in Ibadan.
In his speech before the lawmakers tagged: ‘State of the State Address’, Makinde recalled last Saturday night’s attack on residents of Igangan community in Ibarapa area of the state by unknown gunmen.
The Governor, on Monday, said a long list of abandoned buildings across local government areas and local council development areas, which may serve as safe haven for criminals, had been compiled.
It said the summit would seek to find a lasting solution to the security challenges facing the state.
The bandits, numbering over 50, who invaded the town on more than 20 motorcycles, also razed the palace of the traditional ruler, the Asigangan, as well as a popular petroleum station in the town
The protesters converged on November 27 Bridge in the Africa area, Osogbo for the protest.
The security agents were spotted at places such as Oke-Fia, Old Garage, Freedom Park, Alekuwodo, Ola-Iya interjection and Fagbewesa.