Adeyeye spoke while expressing concern over the rising cases of banditry, kidnapping and other violent crimes, which he described as a major threat to peace and development.

The traditional priest said the security challenges confronting Nigeria required a collective response that includes drawing lessons from the values and communal systems upheld by past generations.

According to him, Yoruba society was historically guided by principles of justice, peace and communal harmony, making it difficult for criminal elements to thrive.

He argued that the erosion of traditional values and the increasing embrace of foreign cultures had contributed to the challenges currently facing society.

“We must return to the values and principles that guided our forefathers. Our ancestors stood for justice, peace and communal harmony, and it was difficult for bandits, kidnappers and other criminal elements to operate in Yorubaland,” he said.

Adeyeye urged traditional priests and cultural custodians across Yorubaland to work together in promoting values that encourage social order and peaceful coexistence.

He also called for stronger efforts to combat banditry and kidnapping, stressing that residents deserve to live and move freely without fear.

The traditional priest further advocated closer cooperation among local security groups, including Agbekoya and the Oodua People’s Congress (OPC), as well as collaboration with national security agencies to improve security across the region.

While commending President Bola Tinubu for policies aimed at strengthening the country, Adeyeye identified insecurity as one of the major challenges confronting the administration.

He expressed optimism that greater collaboration among traditional institutions, community-based groups and security agencies would contribute to efforts to restore peace and stability in Yorubaland and across Nigeria.

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Makinde spoke on Friday when he received a delegation led by Abubakar Suleh, the air officer commanding, logistics command, who represented Sunday Aneke, the chief of the air staff, on a courtesy visit to the governor’s office.

He said the visit provided an opportunity for the state government to appreciate the air Force for its assistance during the current security challenges facing Oyo state.

According to him, surveillance missions carried out by air force personnel have provided valuable insights into the activities of ground troops and the broader security situation in affected areas.

“The surveillance missions carried out by officers of the Nigerian Air Force have given us tremendous insights into what the ground troops are facing,” Makinde said.

The governor also recalled that the surveillance aircraft procured by the state government is currently stationed at the Air Force Base in Lagos, expressing optimism that it would soon be fully assembled and deployed for operational use.

“As I said during one of my updates, the surveillance aircraft which our administration procured for Oyo State is currently at the Air Force Base in Lagos,” he added.

“We look forward to receiving the assembled aircraft very soon so that it can be used for the purpose for which it was procured.”

Makinde reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to strengthening security collaboration with federal security agencies to address the worsening insecurity in parts of the state, including the recent abduction incident in Oriire.

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