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Makinde Orders Immediate Installation Of CCTV Around Abolongo

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Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has ordered the immediate installation of CCTV cameras and grading of the road that leads to the Abolongo Custodial Centre in Oyo Town.

Governor Makinde gave the directive during his inspection of the facility.

He assured the prison officers that the government will do everything possible to ensure that more security is provided.

Meanwhile, the governor who said contrary to rumours making the rounds that high profile criminals escaped during the attack noted that although the correctional centre indeed housed a number of them those being insinuated were not among the escapees.

The governor implored people to remain calm saying problems of insurgency and banditry could only be addressed if the society enjoyed mutual confidence.

Abisola Oluremi

Security

Alaafin, Chiefs, Archbishop Ladigbolu, Visit Abolongo Custodial Centre

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As a result of the prison break that occurred on Friday night, the Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Adeyemi has paid an unscheduled visit to the prison.

The monarch in the company of his chiefs and some community leaders arrived at the prison at exactly 10 minutes to 10:00.

The monarch after inspecting the damaged area urged the government to do everything possible to repair the affected area.

He also commiserated with the families of those that were killed in the incident.

Also on the entourage of the monarch was Archbishop Ayo Ladigbolu.

Meanwhile, security personnel including the police, the Amotekun Corps, local hunters and journalists were all standing by waiting for the arrival of the Minister of Interior, Mr. Rauf Aregbesola.

Abisola Oluremi