Oyo Assembly Majority Leader Condemns Oriire Attack, Offers Condolences

..urges N’Assembly to swiftly pass state police law

The Majority Leader of the Oyo State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Sanjo Adedoyin, has offered his condolences to the victims of the recent bandit attack in Oriire Local Government Area.

The attack, which occurred on Wednesday, resulted in the tragic loss of at least five National Park Service personnel stationed at the Old Oyo National Park, leaving the community in mourning.

In a statement released on Thursday, Adedoyin condemned the killing of innocent residents and the destruction of property by the suspected bandits, describing the acts barbaric and heartbreaking.

He expressed sympathy to the families of the deceased and wished a speedy recovery for those injured.

Adedoyin, who is representing Ogbomoso South State constituency, also commended Governor Seyi Makinde for his prompt response to the incident and his commitment to enhancing security in the Ogbomoso zone.

He emphasized the need for a collaborative, society-wide approach to address the escalating insecurity across Nigeria.

He equally reiterated that the state house of assembly will not hesitate to amend and strengthen all laws that has to do with security and well being of Oyo State people and calling on National Assembly to put necessary measures in place in order to make the issue of state police a reality in order to give the governors effective control of their domains.

“It was with deep shock that I learned of the bandit attack in Oriire Local Government Area. I extend my condolences to the victims, the families who lost loved ones, and the entire Oriire community. I share in your pain; this attack is both unfortunate and heartbreaking,” Adedoyin stated.

He concluded by expressing hope for the restoration of peace in Nigeria and urging both federal and state governments to continue prioritizing the safety and security of the populace.