South West Security Stakeholders Group (SSSG), yesterday, announced its commitment to defend Yoruba land in the face of rising insecurity and activities of kidnappers across the region.
The group also urged the six governors of the region to support any initiative aimed at addressing the insecurity in Yoruba land, while it vowed to join in the fight against insecurity in the region.
In a statement made available to the media shortly after the meeting with leadership of the 15 security outfits in Ikeja, Lagos, SSSG’s publicity secretary, Ireti Adewole, said there was urgent need to restore peace and tranquility across the region.
“The meeting, held today, is part of ongoing efforts of the Southwest Security Stakeholders Group (SSSG) to ensure Yoruba land is safe.
“We are not resting on our oars. We are determined to rid Yoruba land of kidnappers and bandits. The crux of our meeting is to set the agenda for securing the Southwest region from those uncivilised elements that are ravaging Yoruba land and making life unbearable for our kinsmen.
“The struggle is about creating the needed synergy to combat the spate of insecurity. It is about using the best approach to keep all the stakeholders on their toes. We are ready to keep marauders at bay and we will not fold our arms to allow evil men to overrun our region.”
Adewole appreciated the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, for convening the Yoruba security summit in Ile-Ife, adding that the efforts of the foremost monarch would go a long way in combating the twin menace of kidnapping and banditry in the Southwest.
