Insecurity: Yorubaland Unsafe, Terrorist Cells Spreading; I Have Solution — Gani Adams

The Aare Ona Kakanfo of Yorubaland, Iba Gani Adams, says rising insecurity across the South-West shows that terrorist cells are spreading into the region, warning that urgent coordinated action is needed to prevent further deterioration.

Adams, in a statement titled “Yorubaland is troubled, darkness looms,” said kidnappings, attacks on rural communities, and recent school abductions in parts of Oyo State have heightened fear and forced many residents to abandon their homes and farmlands.

He said the South-West is now facing a “clear and present danger,” insisting that the region must not treat the situation with silence or political delay.

Adams argued that insecurity is no longer limited to isolated attacks but now involves coordinated criminal networks operating across states.

He said he has the capacity and network, through groups such as the Oodua Peoples Congress (OPC) and allied vigilante organisations, to confront kidnappers if given approval by state governors.

“I have the capacity and the network to deal with enemies of Yorubaland,” he said, adding that he would require government backing to launch coordinated operations.

He urged South-West governors to treat insecurity as a regional emergency, stressing that forests, highways, and rural communities have become increasingly vulnerable.

Adams also recalled past killings of traditional rulers and recent abductions, describing them as signs that criminal elements are gaining ground in Yorubaland.

He warned that continued silence could embolden attackers, adding that “evil must be confronted decisively and not appeased.”

The Yoruba leader further called for stronger collaboration among regional security outfits, including Amotekun, hunters, and local vigilante groups, arguing that intelligence sharing and coordination are critical to restoring safety.

He proposed a six-month operational plan to drastically reduce insecurity if properly empowered and supported by state authorities.

Adams said governors, as chief security coordinators of their states, must urgently convene and adopt a unified strategy to protect lives, communities, and economic activities across the South-West.