The Governor of Oyo State, Oluseyi Makinde has reacted to the arrest of Fulani leader and self a acclaimed warlord, Iskilu Wakili through Twitter on Monday. The Oyo state Governor addressed the development and it’s surrounding issues today.
Remember that men of the Oodua People’s Congress (OPC) reportedly apprehended Iskilu Wakili on Sunday and news of the development went viral. Prior to his arrest however, Wakili had been accused of various crimes in the Ibarapa area of Oyo State.
After Wakili was apprehended however, another report got out, claiming some men of the OPC were detained by Police in Oyo State in connection to the arrest of Wakili, this has since generated mixed reactions.
Reacting to the development Seyi Makinde said, “We are aware of the events regarding Iskilu Wakili at Kajola community in Ibarapa North LGA, and the Nigeria police’s handling of the matter. I want to assure you that we are taking all necessary steps to ensure that the interests of the good people of Oyo State are protected.”
The Oyo State Governor went further to share the toll-free number to report security breaches in Oyo State.