*hands over additional 100 operational vehicles to Amotekun.
By; BAYO AKAMO, Ibadan
Governor Seyi Makinde on Friday, said that his administration will continue to give zero tolerance to crime in and across Oyo State.
The governor said this while speaking at the handing over of additional 100 operational vehicles, fully equipped with communication gadgets to the Western Nigerian Security Network, Codenamed Operation Amotekun.
According to Governor Makinde, the present administration in Oyo State will continue to give adequate support to all security outfits in the state, adding that it is a thing of joy that the corps has totally changed the security landscape of the state
“Today, we are here, strengthening the Amotekun Corps. We will continue to listen to you. We will continue to fulfill the promises we made to you before you gave us the mandate. Let me also repeat that if you see something, say something and it will be sorted by Amotekun”, he said.
Governor Makinde added, ” to criminals and criminally-minded individuals, I was told that they usually import criminal elements into Oyo State. Well, we have the security vehicles but that is not the only thing we are doing. We are recruiting more Amotekun personnel and would be upgrading their communication structure. We are also equipping them so that they can respond to you adequately.
“So, my advice is, when you come to Oyo State with the intention to carry out any criminal activity, there is nowhere to hide. We will get you, deal with you and it will be your last operation. So, please, stay off Oyo State.”
Speaking further, Governor Makinde lauded the efforts and cooperation of local government chairmen in the state, adding that they have demonstrated that the two tiers of government can work collaboratively to achieve the same objectives.
“I like to specially recognise chairmen and chairpersons of our local government areas. You have demonstrated that the state and the local government areas can work to achieve the same objectives. In some states, even though the state governor will have a hand in their emergence, but when they get there, they will start doing something else. “But For you, you have remained aligned with the state government.”
The governor stressed, “we came out with this idea of equipping Amotekun and ensuring visibility for them, you bought into it and said you will provide some while the state government also provides some, and this is where we are today. Indeed, this is a message”, saying, ” those people talking about autonomy and all of that, we only need a restructured country for the elements to work together.
“The objective is the same. The electorate gave us the mandate to provide leadership, good governance and make their lives better, and we have demonstrated that with your support in Oyo State. “So, the rest of Nigeria should take note as they can come and learn from us.”
