Kwara And Oyo Governors Meet Up For Peace Resolution

Kwara State Governor Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq led a delegation of State officials, traditional rulers and Security commanders to Ibadan in Oyo state for a joint security meeting with the Oyo State Government.

According to Abdulrazaq, the meeting focused on the recent security breaches involving herders and local communities in Oyo State and Kwara State.

He revealed that hate speech by non-state actors has dire consequences on national cohesion. He also said there is need for the two state Governors to come together to work with security agencies to curb criminal acts.

This is coming, after the clashes that occured in Shasha market in Oyo State by ethnic groups.

The meeting focused on the recent security breaches involving herders and local communities in Oyo State, the influx of displaced herders into Kwara State and the attendant socioeconomic and security issues.
— Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq (@RealAARahman) March 2, 2021

There’s an urgent need for the two states and traditional rulers across border communities to share intelligence while security agencies do joint patrols to curb criminal activities.
— Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq (@RealAARahman) March 2, 2021

We resolved to set up a working group to look into all the issues of mutual interest and make recommendations for implementation by the two states in the interest of our people.
— Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq (@RealAARahman) March 2, 2021