The attack by gunmen on the National Park Office at Oloka Village in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State has drawn fierce condemnation from Engr. Oyedele Hakeem Alao (Allow Alao), a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), who accused Governor Seyi Makinde of gross incompetence and dangerous misplaced priorities in the management of the state’s security.
In a strongly worded statement made available to Jamisi Newsline, Alao 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.
“Makinde Has No Excuse”
According to Alao, the Oriire attack once again exposes the failure of the state government to protect lives, public institutions, and rural communities.
“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,” he said.
Misplaced Priorities, Wrong Spending
The APC chieftain slammed the governor’s decision 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.
KEY FAILURES OF THE MAKINDE ADMINISTRATION
Alao listed what he called the major security failures of the current government:
❌ 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
❌ Weak deterrence, emboldening criminals to attack government facilities
Amotekun Reduced to Symbolism
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.
Oriire Attack: A Dangerous Signal
Alao described the attack as 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.
Call for Immediate Action
The APC chieftain demanded an urgent policy reversal, insisting that security must take priority over what he called “luxury governance.”
Immediate investment in security drones and forest surveillance
Full re-equipping and funding of Amotekun
Stronger intelligence coordination with federal agencies
Transparent review of non-essential expenditures
“Oyo People Deserve Better”
Alao concluded by warning that Oyo residents are watching and will not forget.
“Leadership is about protecting lives, not flying aircraft. Oyo people deserve better than excuses and cosmetic governance,” he declared.