THE INFLUX OF STRANGERS INTO OYO STATE IS WORRISOME - ARCHBISHOP ALADEKUGBE

By Seyifunmi Odunuga 

His Grace , the most Reverend Williams Oluwarotimi Aladekugbe has expressed his concern on the influx of strangers into Oyo State     assumed  contributing to the insecurity in the state

The expression of the concern on the influx of strangers into all nooks and crannies of Oyo State was contained in his speech during the 2026 Synod held at Cathedral of St Peter, Aremo, Ibadan on Friday 

According to Bishop Aladekugbe, the influx of strangers into the state should be checked without further delay 

The president of the Synod called on Oyo State Government to profile the strangers who claimed to be okada riders

He enjoined the law enforcement agents to be more proactive in  ensuring the protection of life and property in the state 

" The issue of security is a collective responsibility, adding that apart from security operatives, other stakeholders such as traditional title holders, community leaders, religious leaders should be at alert ", the Clergy further stressed.

The 2026 Synod with it's theme " Cast your bread upon the waters (Ecclesiastics 11:1 ) which started on Thursday will come to a close with thanksgiving service on Sunday 17th May, 2026