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Olubadan of Ibadanland

The Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rashidi Adewolu Ladoja, has praised President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for what he described as a decisive shift in Nigeria’s fight against kidnapping, particularly in Oyo State, while urging the Federal Government to sustain security operations in affected forest areas.

Oba Ladoja made the remarks during a visit by members of the Oyo State Council of Obas and Chiefs to the President, where they expressed appreciation for recent security interventions and ongoing infrastructure projects in the state.

He said the monarchs were initially concerned about the wave of kidnappings in Oyo State, describing it as the first major incident of its kind in the area, which raised fears among residents about the government’s response.

According to him, the firm stance taken by the Federal Government, including its refusal to pay ransom, marked a turning point in addressing the menace.

“The fact that you did not pay ransom and stood your ground shows that we now have a government that knows what it is doing,” the Olubadan said, noting that the approach had helped restore confidence among residents.

He added that the intervention not only improved security in Oyo State but also sent a strong signal nationwide that the government would not negotiate from a position of weakness with criminal elements.

The traditional ruler, however, advised that security presence must be maintained in the forest areas previously occupied by kidnappers to prevent a resurgence.

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He explained that the forest belt, which stretches from Iseyin through Igboho, Kishi, parts of Kwara State and into Niger State, remains strategically important and must be secured continuously.

“If you are able to secure the place, it means that our state is secured,” he said, warning against allowing criminal groups to regroup in the area.

Beyond security, Oba Ladoja also commended the Tinubu administration for ongoing infrastructural development in Oyo State, noting that about 10 projects valued at over N2 trillion are currently underway.

He highlighted road construction as a key area of impact, citing the long-standing Ibadan-Ife road project, which he said had been a persistent challenge but is now being addressed with durable construction methods.

The monarch expressed optimism that the ongoing projects, including extensions towards Ilesa and Akure, would significantly improve connectivity and economic activities in the region.

He urged the President to sustain the momentum, assuring him of continued support from traditional institutions in the state.

The visit, he said, was to convey gratitude and encourage the Federal Government to maintain its current trajectory in both security and infrastructure development.

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