Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has appealed to residents of the state to always cooperate with security agencies.
Makinde, who spoke on Monday, explained that this is necessary in order to ensure protection of lives and property in the state.
The governor while speaking, also appealed to residents of the state to keep security agencies informed of any suspicious incidents in the state.
Makinde spoke during the grand finale of the 2024 Armed Forces Remembrance Day.
The programme, held at the Remembrance Arcade, Government House, Agodi, Ibadan, was witnessed by the Speaker of the State House of Assembly, Adebo Ogundoyin; Chief Judge, Justice Iyabo Yerima and the representative of the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Mohood Lekan Balogun.
Others were the Garrison Commander, 2 Division of the Nigerian Army, Brigadier-General Muazu; the Commander, Nigeria Air Force Station, Ibadan, Air Commodore A.G. Akinyimika; Commissioner of Police, Adebola Hamzat and representatives of the widows of the fallen heroes.
Makinde expressed appreciation to the officers and men of the Armed Forces for their dedication and for keeping the state and the country safe.
He promised that his administration would continue to support the widows, orphans and other dependents of the fallen heroes.
Makinde said, “I want to use this opportunity to thank our service commanders, the officers and men of the Armed Forces in Oyo State, for their dedication and for keeping us safe. We are eternally grateful to them.
“For the people our fallen heroes left behind, we will continue to give them support and make life bearable for them.
“Please cooperate with our service commanders. If you see something, say something.”
Cooperate with security agencies, Makinde tells Oyo residents
