Oyo Assembly Calls for Enhanced School Security Measures

On Tuesday, the Oyo State House of Assembly convened to address security concerns in public and private educational institutions following recent abductions of students and teachers in the Oriir Local Government Area. A motion was moved by Oluwafemi Oluwafowokanmi, representing Ibadan South West II, urging the executive arm of the government to deploy the state security network, Amotekun Corps, alongside the Nigeria Police Force to enhance security in schools.

The assembly expressed serious concerns regarding the vulnerability of public schools to criminal activities, including kidnapping and vandalism, which have discouraged parents from sending their children to these institutions. The assembly recommended the recruitment and deployment of additional security personnel, particularly in rural areas bordering forests, and called for a comprehensive security audit of public schools.

They also urged the establishment of a quick reaction unit in collaboration with security agencies and the integration of safety drills into school curricula.