The Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rasidi Ladoja, has urged both the federal government, led by President Bola Ahmed, and the Oyo State Government, led by Engineer Seyi Makinde, to provide appropriate protection for the villages bordering the old Oyo National Park.
Ladoja, a former governor of the State, stated that this was required to prevent a repeat of the recent kidnapping in some towns in the Oriire local government area.
people of the State have expressed security concerns about the old Oyo National Park.
about 39 children and seven teachers were kidnapped on Friday, May 15, 2026, in many settlements in the Oriire local government region.
It was discovered that the park was where the victims were confined before being rescued on Friday.
In his answer, Ladoja asked governments to take proactive measures by securing the towns that share the park’s borders.
The traditional ruler revealed this in a statement signed by his media aide, Adeola Oloko, which was made accessible to DAILY POST on Saturday.
The victims’ release is a watershed moment for the country’s current administration. The administration takes the country’s issue very seriously.
‘In response to this development, the government must ensure that all towns that share a border with the National Park are completely secure. He further stated that the government must ensure that the victims are properly rehabilitated.