Seyi Mankide, governor of Oyo state raised an alarm on insecurity, saying bandits from Mali are trying to gain entry into the country through a border in Saki, a town in the state.
The governor disclosed this during a visit to the palace of Khalid Olabisi, Okere of Saki.
According to him, Saki shares an international border through which suspected bandits are attempting to gain entrance into the state.
“I really want to appreciate you for the support you are giving to the current administration in Oyo State. It is your government too. If a state is progressing, it means the rulers at the helm of affairs are practically doing what they are supposed to do. And 2020 in particular has been a very challenging one.
“We can see that all of us are wearing face masks and observing other guidelines because we are faced with pandemic and economic meltdown. So, it was really tasking. Of course, in our locality here, the issue of banditry is also another issue,” he said.
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