Oba Oyelude says insecurity in the Southwest region

Oba Oyelude, the traditional ruler of Ijebu‑Igbo in Ogun State, warned that insecurity—particularly armed robbery, kidnapping and communal clashes—has been worsening across Nigeria’s Southwest. He urged state and federal authorities to strengthen security deployment, improve intelligence sharing and address underlying socio‑economic grievances to restore safety for residents and protect the region’s commerce and tourism. Views Nigeria