Southwest governments yesterday took measures to avert the invasion by agitators for secession.
Apart from beefing up security in their state secretariats and Government Houses, they also warned trouble makers to desist from their nefarious activities or risk the consequences.
The governors’ decision followed the abortive attempt by some masked uniformed men to invade the Oyo State Government Secretariat, Agodi, Ibadan and hoist their secessionist flag at the weekend.
Last night, Yoruba Nation agitator Sunday Adeyemo (Igboho) dissociated himself from the activities of the agitators, some of who were arrested by the police.
Afenifere led by Pa Rueben Fasoranti, which decried the invasion, called for still penalty for the sponsors and perpetrators of violence.
Ondo State Government said there would be no room for violent agitations, warning that severe punishment awaits anybody that foment trouble under the guise of agitating for Yoruba nation.
It said anybody trying to work against the Nigeria state would be treated as public enemy.
Southwest governments took urgent steps to prevent the incursion of secessionist groups, bolstering security at key government installations and warning against disruptive activities. This action followed a foiled attempt by masked individuals to invade the Oyo State Government Secretariat and raise a secessionist flag.
In response, Yoruba Nation agitator Sunday Adeyemo (Igboho) distanced himself from the incident and condemned such actions, emphasizing his commitment to non-violence. The Afenifere group, led by Pa Rueben Fasoranti, also condemned the invasion, calling for severe punishment for those behind it.
Ondo State Government emphasized that there would be no tolerance for violent agitation and that anyone disturbing the peace under the guise of agitating for the Yoruba nation would be treated as a public enemy. Similarly, Osun State heightened security at its government facilities to prevent any invasion.
Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State called for unity and rededication to a united Nigeria, emphasizing the ongoing constitutional reforms aimed at achieving a truly federal system. Security was also beefed up in Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti State capital, to prevent any recurrence of violence seen in Ibadan.
Meanwhile, the Ogun State government assured residents of adequate security measures in place to prevent any disturbance of public peace. Igboho, in a statement through his lawyer, denounced the violence in Ibadan, distancing himself from the actions of the agitators and emphasizing his commitment to peaceful advocacy for the Yoruba Nation.
