Governors from the South West region of Nigeria gathered in Ibadan, the capital city of Oyo State, for an emergency security meeting focused on rising cross-regional criminal migration and worsening insecurity across the zone. The closed-door session brought together key political leaders to collectively address threats posed by bandit activities and other violent groups reportedly moving into the region.
The meeting, which is taking place at a government facility in Ibadan, is dedicated to reviewing the broader security outlook in the six South West states. Available information indicates that the gathering was prompted by increasing reports of criminal elements infiltrating the region from other parts of the country, raising concerns among residents and security watchers.
Present at the session are Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State, Governor Dapo Abiodun of Ogun State, Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State, Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa of Ondo State and Governor Biodun Oyebanji of Ekiti State. Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State delegated his deputy to represent him at the high-level deliberation.
A senior government official who is familiar with the discussions explained that the decision to meet urgently was based on a growing need to reinforce coordinated strategies under the Development Agenda for Western Nigeria. According to the source, “The emergency meeting was convened to address rising security concerns, fast-track infrastructural development, and strengthen regional integration under the Development Agenda for Western Nigeria.”
Okay News reports that the governors are also set to evaluate the performance and operational readiness of the Amotekun Corps, which serves as the regional security outfit across the six states. The review is expected to include discussions on enhanced training, equipment acquisition, inter-state coordination, and response strategies in light of evolving threats.
Although the full details of the resolutions are yet to be officially disclosed, expectations are high that the governors will issue a joint statement outlining immediate steps for safeguarding communities and bolstering regional security partnerships.
