Gov Makinde Signs Executive Order On Security Matters

An Executive Order to regulate, register, and coordinate associations, groups, and organizations providing security and allied services across Oyo State has been signed.

Oyo State Governor, Engineer Seyin Makinde signed Order No. 001 of 2026 at his residence in Ibadan, amid ongoing efforts to rescue students and teachers recently abducted in Oriire local government area.

Governor Makinde, said the move was to further strengthen security in the state.

He stressed that while security is a collective duty, the growing sophistication of insecurity demands clearer coordination and accountability.

Governor Makinde, who revealed that his government was working with stakeholders to secure safe release of abductees, urged residents to avoid actions that could spark ethnic tension, warning against ethnic profiling and confrontation under the guise of security work.

Earlier , Commissioner for Justice, Mr. Abiodun Aikomo, explained that the order targets groups with a manpower strength of more than five people offering security services in any part of the state.

Mr Aikomo who said the measure is intended to prevent unintended consequences that arise when unregulated groups take on security roles, noted that existing groups have 72 hours to notify the government for documentation and certification.