The Oyo State House of Assembly has called for urgent and decisive measures to address the recurring security challenges in parts of the Oke-Ogun region, following recent deadly attacks by suspected armed bandits along the Kishi-Igbeti and Igboho-Igbeti roads.

The resolution followed a Matter of Urgent Public Importance jointly sponsored by the Minority Leader and member representing Irepo/Olorunsogo State Constituency, Hon. Waliu Salami, and the member representing Oorelope State Constituency, Hon. Luqman Jimoh, during Wednesday’s plenary session.

The lawmakers expressed deep concern over the deteriorating security situation and stressed the need for concerted efforts by all levels of government, security agencies, traditional institutions, community leaders and citizens to safeguard lives and property.

The House noted that between June 3 and June 9, 2026, several security-related motions had been raised on the floor during three separate plenary sittings, describing the development as a clear indication of the need to review and strengthen the state’s security architecture.

Drawing attention to recent attacks in the Oke-Ogun axis, the lawmakers recalled the June 12, 2026 incident along the Kishi-Igbeti Road, where suspected armed bandits reportedly attacked innocent travellers. The attack claimed the life of Mr. Moshood Kayode, a staff member of the Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company (IBEDC), while several others sustained injuries and were hospitalized.

The Assembly further noted that less than 24 hours later, another attack occurred along the Igboho-Igbeti Road, leaving several people injured and heightening fears among residents, farmers, traders, commuters and investors in the affected communities.

Members also expressed concern over the increasing activities of criminal elements operating within forest corridors around the Old Oyo National Park, noting that the area has witnessed repeated cases of kidnapping, killings and other violent crimes.

While commending the Nigeria Police Force, the Nigerian Army, the Oyo State Security Network Agency (Amotekun Corps), local vigilantes and hunters for their efforts in combating criminality, the lawmakers stressed the need for more proactive measures to curb the growing threats.

The House equally applauded Governor Seyi Makinde for his continued support to security agencies through the provision of patrol vehicles and other logistics aimed at enhancing security across the state.

As part of its resolutions, the Assembly urged Governor Makinde to provide additional funding and logistical support to local governments within the volatile Old Oyo National Park corridor, particularly Irepo, Olorunsogo and Oorelope Local Government Areas, to strengthen the operations of Amotekun Corps, vigilante groups and hunters.

The lawmakers also called on the governor to direct the Executive Assistant on Security to facilitate the establishment of additional security checkpoints, intensify patrol operations and deploy more personnel along the Kishi-Igbeti and Igboho-Igbeti roads, as well as other identified flashpoints across the Oke-Ogun region.

In addition, the House urged relevant government agencies, in collaboration with affected local government councils, to clear overgrown bushes along the Kishi-Igbeti Road, Igboho-Kishi Road and other major routes within the forest corridors to improve visibility and reduce the risk of criminal ambushes.

The Assembly further appealed to traditional rulers, religious leaders, community stakeholders, youth groups and residents to support security agencies through intelligence gathering and community-based initiatives aimed at sustaining peace and security.

To ensure compliance with its resolutions, the House directed its Committee on Security and Strategy to embark on an oversight visit to the Kishi-Igbeti and Igboho-Kishi roads, as well as other security flashpoints within Oke-Ogun and Oriire Local Government Area.

The House also mandated the Committees on Security and Strategy; Local Government, Chieftaincy Matters and State Honours; and Environment, Water Resources and Ecology to interface with relevant stakeholders, including the Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources, the Nigeria Police Force, Amotekun Corps and the affected local government councils, with a view to strengthening security and restoring public confidence across the affected areas.

The Oyo State House of Assembly has called for urgent and decisive measures to address the recurring security challenges in parts of the Oke-Ogun region, following recent deadly attacks by suspected armed bandits along the Kishi-Igbeti and Igboho-Igbeti roads.

The resolution followed a Matter of Urgent Public Importance jointly sponsored by the Minority Leader and member representing Irepo/Olorunsogo State Constituency, Hon. Waliu Salami, and the member representing Oorelope State Constituency, Hon. Luqman Jimoh, during Wednesday’s plenary session.

The lawmakers expressed deep concern over the deteriorating security situation and stressed the need for concerted efforts by all levels of government, security agencies, traditional institutions, community leaders and citizens to safeguard lives and property.

The House noted that between June 3 and June 9, 2026, several security-related motions had been raised on the floor during three separate plenary sittings, describing the development as a clear indication of the need to review and strengthen the state’s security architecture.

Drawing attention to recent attacks in the Oke-Ogun axis, the lawmakers recalled the June 12, 2026 incident along the Kishi-Igbeti Road, where suspected armed bandits reportedly attacked innocent travellers. The attack claimed the life of Mr. Moshood Kayode, a staff member of the Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company (IBEDC), while several others sustained injuries and were hospitalized.

The Assembly further noted that less than 24 hours later, another attack occurred along the Igboho-Igbeti Road, leaving several people injured and heightening fears among residents, farmers, traders, commuters and investors in the affected communities.

Members also expressed concern over the increasing activities of criminal elements operating within forest corridors around the Old Oyo National Park, noting that the area has witnessed repeated cases of kidnapping, killings and other violent crimes.

While commending the Nigeria Police Force, the Nigerian Army, the Oyo State Security Network Agency (Amotekun Corps), local vigilantes and hunters for their efforts in combating criminality, the lawmakers stressed the need for more proactive measures to curb the growing threats.

The House equally applauded Governor Seyi Makinde for his continued support to security agencies through the provision of patrol vehicles and other logistics aimed at enhancing security across the state.

As part of its resolutions, the Assembly urged Governor Makinde to provide additional funding and logistical support to local governments within the volatile Old Oyo National Park corridor, particularly Irepo, Olorunsogo and Oorelope Local Government Areas, to strengthen the operations of Amotekun Corps, vigilante groups and hunters.

The lawmakers also called on the governor to direct the Executive Assistant on Security to facilitate the establishment of additional security checkpoints, intensify patrol operations and deploy more personnel along the Kishi-Igbeti and Igboho-Igbeti roads, as well as other identified flashpoints across the Oke-Ogun region.

In addition, the House urged relevant government agencies, in collaboration with affected local government councils, to clear overgrown bushes along the Kishi-Igbeti Road, Igboho-Kishi Road and other major routes within the forest corridors to improve visibility and reduce the risk of criminal ambushes.

The Assembly further appealed to traditional rulers, religious leaders, community stakeholders, youth groups and residents to support security agencies through intelligence gathering and community-based initiatives aimed at sustaining peace and security.

To ensure compliance with its resolutions, the House directed its Committee on Security and Strategy to embark on an oversight visit to the Kishi-Igbeti and Igboho-Kishi roads, as well as other security flashpoints within Oke-Ogun and Oriire Local Government Area.

The House also mandated the Committees on Security and Strategy; Local Government, Chieftaincy Matters and State Honours; and Environment, Water Resources and Ecology to interface with relevant stakeholders, including the Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources, the Nigeria Police Force, Amotekun Corps and the affected local government councils, with a view to strengthening security and restoring public confidence across the affected areas.