Aare Onakakanfo of Yorubaland, Gani Adams has accused police of foiling an initiative aimed at securing the Lagos-Ibadan expressway.
He said this in a statement on Thursday while condeming the incessant attacks on travellers by bandits and robbers operating on the ever-busy road.
According to him a collaboration with the regional body, Southwest Security Stakeholders Group (SSSG), would have reduced terrible incidences adding that
the SSSG wrote to the police and DSS for joint patrol.
“The reason for the request is to use our strength and network to secure the Lagos-Ibadan expressway which has remained porous.
The letter dated September 22, 2021, was addressed to Security Advisers, Commissioners of Police, Directors of State Security Services (DSS), and other agencies in Lagos, Ogun and Oyo.” He said
He further explained that the offer was to be done in good faith to force down the rate of kidnappings and killings and nip other challenges in the bud.
Adams said being the Aare, many people have requested his mediation, reminding the government that its operatives alone cannot secure lives and property.
“It’s time to tell the world of our efforts in securing the region. The road has become volatile for travellers, there is a need for urgent intervention.