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Akinwande Soji-Ojo
Oyo State Government, on Monday, described Saturday’s invasion of the state secretariat in Agodi,Ibadan, by self-acclaimed Yoruba Nation agitators as an act of terrorism.
Commissioner for Information, Culture and Tourism, Prince Dotun Oyelade, who spoke with newsmen in Ibadan on Monday, condemned the act, adding that there are better ways of agitation other than craving for bloodshed.
Recall that some masked people in military camouflage suspected to be Yoruba Nation agitators invaded the state secretariat, Agodi, on Saturday morning.
The masked men who arrived in a bus and motorcycles were stationed at different locations within the area.
But Oyelade said sponsors of the invasion have landed themselves in trouble
“Sponsors of the invasion of the Governor and State House of Assembly’s complex have succeeded in landing themselves in serious trouble.
“Attempting to barge into the hallowed chambers of the legislature and take it over with an arsenal of seven pump action submachine guns and over 700 live cartridges, is an act of terrorism.
“‘The conduct of Prof Banji Akintoye, a well-known Yoruba nation agitator represents the quintessential wisdom and civilisation of the Yoruba race.
“Oyo state remains the most peaceful state in Nigeria and Saturday’s incident will not take away that popular belief,” the commissioner said.
Normalcy has since returned to Ibadan, the Oyo State capital, and residents are going about their normal duties.