Cooperate with security agencies, Makinde tells Oyo residents

Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has urged the residents to prioritize cooperation with security agencies as it is crucial for ensuring the safety and security of the state. He emphasized the need for the public to keep security agencies informed about any suspicious incidents happening within the state.

Makinde made this plea during the grand finale of the 2024 Armed Forces Remembrance Day, held at the Remembrance Arcade, Government House, Agodi, Ibadan. The event was attended by several dignitaries including the Speaker of the State House of Assembly, Adebo Ogundoyin; Chief Judge, Justice Iyabo Yerima and the representative of the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Mohood Lekan Balogun. Also in attendance were the Garrison Commander, 2 Division of the Nigerian Army, Brigadier-General Muazu; the Commander, Nigeria Air Force Station, Ibadan, Air Commodore A.G. Akinyimika; Commissioner of Police, Adebola Hamzat and representatives of the widows of the fallen heroes.

Expressing his gratitude to the officers and men of the Armed Forces for their commitment to safeguarding the state and the nation, Makinde affirmed his administration’s continuous support for the widows, orphans and other dependents of the fallen heroes.

He further added, “I want to use this opportunity to thank our service commanders, the officers and men of the Armed Forces in Oyo State, for their dedication and for keeping us safe. We are eternally grateful to them. For the people our fallen heroes left behind, we will continue to give them support and make life bearable for them. Please cooperate with our service commanders. If you see something, say something.”

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