Makinde has failed Oyo on security over Oriire attack — APC chieftain, Alao knocks Makinde
By Seyifunmi Odunuga
A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Oyo State, Engr. Oyedele Hakeem Alao (Allow Alao), has condemned the attack by gunmen on the National Park Office at Oloka Village in Oriire local government area of the state, accusing Governor Seyi Makinde of gross incompetence and dangerous misplaced priorities in the management of the state’s security.
Alao in a strongly worded statement made available by his Media Office, described the incident as “a shameful indictment of the Makinde administration”, stressing that insecurity has continued to worsen while the government looks the other way.
According to him, the Oriire attack once again exposes the failure of the state government to protect lives, public institutions, and rural communities, stating that "when gunmen can freely attack a national asset in Oyo State, it means the government has lost control. Governor Makinde has no excuse for this failure."
The APC chieftain slammed the decision of Governor Makinde to invest in an aircraft rather than security infrastructure, describing it as reckless and insensitive.
“Instead of buying surveillance drones, strengthening intelligence gathering, and properly equipping Amotekun, Governor Makinde chose to spend scarce resources on an aircraft. This is governance without conscience,” Alao stated.
Alao listed what he called the major security failures of the current government of Makinde to include failure to secure rural communities, allowing criminals to operate freely in forest corridors; neglect of Amotekun Corps, leaving operatives poorly equipped and overstretched;
no deployment of modern security technology, such as drones and real-time surveillance; misuse of public funds on prestige projects with zero impact on public safety and weak deterrence, emboldening criminals to attack government facilities
He warned that Amotekun, once celebrated as a regional security solution, has been reduced to a mere symbol under Makinde’s watch.
“Amotekun cannot fight 21st-century crime with 20th-century tools. Without drones, proper vehicles, and intelligence support, the corps is being set up to fail,” Alao said.
He maintained that the attack in Oriire is nothing but a dangerous signal that criminals no longer fear state authority.
“This is not just an attack on a building; it is an attack on governance itself. It shows how badly security has collapsed in Oyo State,” he added.
The APC chieftain demanded an urgent policy reversal, insisting that security must take priority over what he called “luxury governance.”
While calling for immediate investment in security drones and forest surveillance, he noted that full re-equipping and funding of Amotekun, stronger intelligence coordination with federal agencies and transparent review of non-essential expenditures are essentials to keep the state safe.
Alao concluded by warning that Oyo State residents are watching and will not forget, stating that "leadership is about protecting lives, not flying aircraft. Oyo people deserve better than excuses and cosmetic governance."
