The Digest:
Gani Adams, the Aare Ona Kakanfo of Yorubaland, has disclosed that terrorists have made inroads into 40 local government areas in the south‑west geopolitical zone. Speaking with The Punch, Adams said his office has repeatedly raised the alarm over the influx of terrorists in the region over the last two years. He added that attempts to collaborate with state governors have failed, and that the government has refused to engage his structure despite knowing its reach. The warning follows the recent abduction of 46 pupils and teachers in Oyo State.
Key Points:
- 40 out of 137 LGAs in the south‑west are now infiltrated by terrorists, indicating a widespread security breach.
- Adams claims state governments have ignored his offers of collaboration despite having security votes.
- Hunters and local vigilantes are limited in their ability to confront well‑armed criminals.
- Adams calls for combining intelligence, multilingual operatives, spiritual resources, and clerics to fight the threat.
- The recent Oyo school abduction underscores the urgency of the warning.
Sources: The Punch
