- The Ondo State Youth Network urged Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa to prioritize security following violent incidents, including recent kidnappings on Ifon road
- OSYN demanded urgent government action, including deploying a joint task force and using surveillance technology to address rising insecurity
The youth in Ondo State, operating under the Ondo State Youth Network (OSYN), have called on Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa to prioritize the security of lives and property in the state. This demand follows a recent surge in violent incidents, including the killing and abduction of passengers on the Ifon road in Ose Local Government Area.
Over the weekend, armed bandits attacked a vehicle on the Ifon road, resulting in the deaths of two individuals and the abduction of several members of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC). This attack has intensified concerns about the rising security challenges in the state.
In a statement on Sunday, OSYN expressed grave concerns about the increasing kidnappings and killings in the area. The statement, signed by coordinator Afe Ezekiel and spokesman Christopher Olusa, called for urgent measures from state and federal governments to address the menace.
The youths demanded the immediate deployment of a joint task force that includes the Nigeria Police Force’s Anti-Kidnapping Unit, the Amotekun Corps, and the Nigerian Army to the affected areas. They also emphasized the need for technological solutions, such as surveillance drones, to enhance security efforts.
They criticized the current lack of government intervention, which they believe has left communities like Ifon vulnerable and desperate. The group called for the creation of a special security committee to address the issue and ensure the immediate release of kidnapped individuals.
The statement also warned that if their unmet demands were not met, OSYN would mobilize members and collaborate with other youth organizations to protest until the government took necessary action.
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