Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has said the federal control of security agencies had left him incapacitated in the recent kidnap attack and other security challenges in the state.
Makinde made this known on Saturday while accepting the
presidential nomination of the African Peoples Movement, APM, in Ibadan, the
state capital.
The governor lamented the persistent captivity of innocent
schoolchildren and other citizens kidnapped by criminal elements in the state.
He described the situation as a painful reminder of the
limitations faced by state governors in addressing security challenges.
“Today, innocent schoolchildren and citizens abducted by
criminals remain in captivity in Oyo State.
“As Governor of Oyo State, I carry the burden of being
called the Chief Security Officer of the state, yet lacking constitutional
control over the security agencies required to fully address these threats,” he
said.
According to him, no elected leader should be held
accountable for security outcomes without possessing the authority necessary to
act decisively.
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