Governors of Southwest states have ordered the region’s security outfit to commence joint operations to tackle insecurity.
The order came on the heels of Saturday night suspected Herdsmen attack on Igangan Community in Ibarapa area of Oyo State which reportedly killed 11 persons.
The palace of the Agangan, the community’s monarch, vehicles and a filling station were burnt down.
Ondo State Governor Rotimi Akeredolu, who conveyed the decision of the governors, said Amotekun commanders in Oyo, Ondo, Ogun, Osun and Ekiti states had been asked to meet to fine-tune the new operational arrangement.
Akeredolu, chairman of the Southwest Governors Forum, described the killings in Iganagan as horrendous, callous and highly provocative.
His words: “They will stop at nothing until their set goal is realised. It is, therefore, incumbent on all lovers of peace and freedom to rise against this current regression into savagery.
“We on our part, are resolved to defend our people, their property, and all legitimate means of livelihood against both internal and external aggression. On this, there will be no compromise.
“We call on our people to remain vigilant and report any suspicious movement in their communities. In addition, they must be united in the task of defending our lives and properties.”
