Oluwo urges Tinubu to empower monarchs after Oyo school attack
The Oluwo of Iwo, Abdulrasheed Akanbi, has called on President Bola Tinubu to give traditional rulers more authority and resources to combat banditry. He made this appeal following a recent attack on several schools in Oyo State, where dozens of pupils and teachers were abducted. The monarch emphasized that traditional rulers are often the first responders when security is threatened and need government support to protect their communities. He also called for collaboration among Yoruba stakeholders and South-West governors to prevent further bandit attacks.
What we know
- Oluwo of Iwo condemned the bandit attack on Baptist Nursery and Primary School, Yawota; Community Grammar School, Esiele; and L.A. Primary School, Ahoro-Esinele in Oyo State.
- At least 45 pupils and teachers were abducted during the attack, which occurred on May 15.
- One of the abducted teachers, Michael Oyedokun, was reportedly beheaded by the terrorists, according to a viral video.
- Oluwo urged the government to provide security votes, vehicles, and logistics to traditional rulers for better local security coordination.
- He called for an emergency meeting of Yoruba stakeholders and urged South-West governors to work together and involve monarchs in security strategies.
