The Commander of Oyo State Security Network Agency also known as Amotekun, Col. Olayinka Olayanju (retd.), has said some of the aides of Governor Seyi Makinde are indirectly backing hoodlums terrorizing the people of some areas in Ibadan.
The Amotekun commander disclosed this on Tuesday while speaking during a programme on Fresh FM, Ibadan.
Three persons were reportedly shot and injured in a fresh attack which happened on Sunday.
Olayanju said some senior aides of the governor were in the habit of pleading that the agency should free suspected hoodlums arrested in connection with gang war in some parts of the state capital.
Declining to mention their names, he said the hoodlums troubling the city were mostly teenagers, saying that was why they would not use maximum force on them.
He said, “Some people would come to plead that we should release those arrested. We arrested some in (Ibadan) North-East less than a week ago and one SA (Special Adviser) was running around begging us.
“He came and met me around NTA and I told him that we have handed them over to the police at Yemetu. I won’t mention the name. He is SA to the governor; some are chairmen, while some are lawmakers who seek such a favour.”
Speaking, the Press Secretary to the Olubadan of Ibadan, Chief Adeola Oloko, who is a resident of one of the areas, said the government must take a decision and ensure that there was a cordial relationship among all security agencies for a more effective security arrangement.
When contacted, the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Mr. Taiwo Adisa, said, “Ask Col. Olayanju all the questions.”
