Abiodun, Makinde set to tackle ritual killings in Ogun, Oyo

Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun and Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, on Wednesday, held a joint security meeting in Abeokuta, Ogun State capital, to tackle ritual killings in the states.

Makinde, while speaking at the meeting, vowed to work hand-in-hand with Abiodun to end banditry and kidnapping in boundaries shared by the two states.

He maintained that the two states decided to initiate the collaborative efforts because of the growing rate of crimes such as kidnapping and banditry.

He said: “We came here to initiate a collaborative effort between our two states because it is the right thing to do and absolutely important we do it. In recent times, we have seen cases of kidnapping.

“So, if it is not a big concern to the leadership of the two states, then, we won’t be here also with our service commanders because we have a lot to do.

“My brother and I have an absolute commitment to the security of lives and property within the two states.

“We have experienced across the states and what this meeting will do for us is to be able to share these experiences and look at those decisions we can take jointly to improve the security situation in our states.”