Ondo State Governor, Mr Rotimi Akeredolu, has reacted to the killing of many people in Igangan, Oyo State, by suspected herdsmen on Saturday.
Akeredolu, who is the Chairman of the South-West Governors’ Forum, condemned the attack and said the governors were determined to stop the aggression.
“While we will encourage the security agencies to get to the root of this latest act of provocation, we have directed the commanders of the South West Security Network, Amotekun, to convoke a joint security meeting of all Commanders in the South West with a view to commencing joint operations in the region immediately.
“We must reiterate the fact that certain elements are bent on causing friction among the peoples of this country with the sole aim of achieving a pernicious end. They will stop at nothing until their set goal is realized. It is, therefore, incumbent on all lovers of peace and freedom to rise against this current regression into savagery.
“We on our part are resolved to defend our people, their property, and all legitimate means of livelihood against both internal and external aggression. On this, there will be no compromise.”
