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Oyo Govt assures residents of peace, security

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The Oyo State Government on Saturday allayed the residents’ fear of insecurity as a result of a planned nationwide protest scheduled to coincide with the nation’s June 12 Democracy Day.
Mr Taiwo Adisa, the Chief Press Secretary (CPS) to Gov. Seyi Makinde, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) that security agencies had made adequate arrangements to secure lives and property across the state.
Adisa said the state government would not tolerate anyone creating undue tension, noting that while some businesses did not open, there was peace in Ibadan and other towns in the state.
He, however, expressed optimism that businesses would gradually open when people see nothing unpleasant happening.
Adisa, thereafter, warned hoodlums and people with criminal tendencies to stay away from the state.
Meanwhile, observations by NAN correspondents within Ibadan at about 2.00 p.m., indicated that normalcy had since returned to the town.
It was gathered that business activities, which initially dragged in the morning due to fear of the unknown, had started picking up, especially in places like Orita-Challenge, Ring Road and Mokola areas.
Also, human and vehicular movements had improved, unlike the situation in the morning.
Meanwhile, business activities crawled in Oyo Town, Oyo State, as residents stayed indoors due to fear of the planned protest.
NAN Correspondent, who visited some places within the ancient town at about 7:00 a.m., observed very light human and vehicular movements.
At Owode area, the commercial centre of the town, most shops were locked, while some security operatives, made up of the police and Amotekun corps, were seen manning the Owode junction.
The presence of some security personnel was observed at the Akesan New Market, which was recently commissioned by Gov. Seyi Makinde.
Though, the Dan Zaria Market did not open, while only a few filling stations opened for the day’s business.
NAN reports that the Alaafin’s palace area was peaceful, just as we have it at Asipa and Agunpopo, toward the Ajayi Crowther University, area.
A cross-section of residents told NAN that they were hesitant to go about their businesses, because they feared the protest could end in violence.
Meanwhile, movement of people and vehicular movements had improved in many areas in the state capital, unlike it was reported in the morning.
In some of the motor parks visited, the inter-state buses, especially those going to Lagos and the Northern part of the country, had stated plying the roads.
Those within the town were operating without any form of disturbance. (NAN)

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IPOB’s lawyer accuses Anambra govt of violating citizens’ rights, wants all arrested charged to court

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The counsel to the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Barrister Ifeanyi Ejiofor, has called on the Anambra State Government to either charge to court or release individuals allegedly detained for the past five weeks without trial.

In a statement issued on Saturday, Ejiofor criticized what he described as “violations of citizens’ rights,” emphasizing that the detainees have not been presented before any court or formally charged with a crime.

“Today, March 15, 2025, marks five full weeks since several citizens of Anambra State were arbitrarily arrested and detained in a private facility controlled by the state government. Shockingly, they have not been charged with any offense or brought before any court of law. This is a flagrant violation of their fundamental rights,” Ejiofor stated.

He expressed concern that the detainees were not held by the police, the Department of State Services (DSS), or the military, but instead in an undisclosed facility, without any official explanation from the government.

Ejiofor, who has previously supported the government’s security efforts, urged Governor Chukwuma Soludo to ensure the rule of law is upheld.

“I have always championed active citizen participation in combating insecurity and have publicly urged the government to act against criminal elements. However, this must be done legally and transparently,” he said.

While commending the efforts of the state’s Agụnechemba security outfit, Ejiofor insisted that professionalism and adherence to due process are crucial.

He reaffirmed his support for lawful measures to combat crime but warned that arbitrary detentions could erode public trust in the government’s security strategy.

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Osun Amotekun recruits accuse Adeleke’s govt of nepotism

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The Osun State Amotekun Corps has denied allegations of nepotism in its ongoing recruitment of 1,000 cadets, following claims by some dismissed recruits that they were removed in favor of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) members.

Some affected candidates, seen outside the NYSC camp venue in Osogbo, alleged they were removed due to their affiliation with the opposition All Progressives Congress (APC). Speaking on behalf of the group, a dismissed cadet, Usman, claimed that they had been in camp since Sunday before being replaced by PDP members, some of whom, he alleged, were unfit for training.

However, Amotekun’s Board Chairman, retired Assistant Inspector General of Police (AIG) Wale Abass, dismissed the allegations as baseless. He explained that those removed from the training camp either failed to meet the required standards or did not follow the proper recruitment process.

“The 1,000 cadets invited for training went through a rigorous selection process. They submitted applications online, underwent document verification, and passed physical fitness tests before being invited to camp,” Abass stated.

He further revealed that some unqualified individuals managed to gain access to the camp, while some selected candidates failed to meet the reporting deadline. Those with health issues were also disqualified.

Abass reaffirmed that the Amotekun Corps remains committed to fairness and impartiality in its recruitment process. He described the allegations as an attempt to create confusion and undermine the security outfit’s credibility.

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Opposition no longer safe with recruitment of Osun PDP members into Amotekun – APM

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The Allied Peoples Movement (APM) in Osun State has raised concerns over the alleged recruitment of members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) into the state’s Amotekun Corps, claiming it threatens the safety of opposition members.

In a statement issued on Friday, APM Chairman, Mr. Adewale Adebayo, criticized the recruitment process, alleging that non-PDP applicants were deliberately screened out. He warned that Amotekun, originally created to enhance security, was being turned into a political tool.

“We are disturbed by the protest by well-meaning Osun residents who applied but were deliberately excluded because they are not PDP members,” Adebayo stated.

He further alleged that over 1,000 PDP members had been recruited into the corps, describing it as an attempt to silence opposition voices. According to him, the recruitment exercise was merely a formality to cover up a pre-arranged selection process favoring ruling party members.

APM has called for the resignation of the Corps Commandant and Field Commandant of Amotekun, demanding an apology to the affected applicants and the people of the state. The party insisted that the security outfit must remain apolitical to maintain public trust.

Neither the Osun State Government nor the leadership of Amotekun has responded to the allegations as of the time of this report.

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