The Senior Special Assistant to the Executive Governor of Oyo State on Community Relations, Hon. Tallest on behalf of the Igbo Community has expressed heartfelt sympathy to the victims of the recent bandit attack in Oriire Local Government Area of the state.
The SSA condemned the reckless and senseless killing of innocent residents and the destruction of properties by suspected bandits, describing the incident as unfortunate and heartbreaking.
In his statement, Hon. Tallest extended condolences to the bereaved families and prayed for the quick recovery of those injured in the attack. He reminded us that “two things are bigger than politics, family is definitely one of them”.
Tallest also commended the effort of government and representatives of Orire constituency for their immediate response and efforts to stand by their people in their moment of grief.
“This is a bad moment for our dear state. I commiserate with the victims, the families who have lost loved ones, and the entire people of Orire. We the Igbo Community in Oyo State mourn with you, and we assure you that your pain is ours,” the SSA said.
Tallest further commended Governor Seyi Makinde for his swift and proactive response to the tragic incident, and assurance of strengthened security architecture in the region.
He assured the people of Orire and other vulnerable areas in the state that the Igbo Community in Oyo State will continue to support in their own capacity aimed at ensuring lasting peace and security.
The SSA called and appealed on security agencies to intensify their intelligence and surveillance operations across the state to prevent a recurrence of such attacks.
