Insecurity: NUJ Urges Oyo Govt to Act Swiftly Calls for stronger border security, profiling of Okada riders

The Oyo State Council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) has advised the state government to urgently step up measures to address the worsening security situation across the state, following recent violent attacks in border communities.

The advice was part of resolutions reached at the first congress of the newly elected NUJ leadership under the chairmanship of Comrade Akeem Abas, held on Saturday, January 10, 2026, at the Dapo Aderogba Hall, NUJ Press Centre, Ibadan.

At the congress, the union expressed deep concern over the recent bandit attack on Old Oyo National Park at Oloka village in Oriire Local Government Area, which resulted in the death of five forest guards. The NUJ extended its condolences to the bereaved families and the Oloka community.

The congress urged the Oyo State Government and security agencies to intensify efforts to protect lives and property, calling for strengthened border security, deployment of additional personnel to remote and border areas, and strict profiling and regulation of commercial motorcycle (Okada) riders entering the state.

The union also called on state-owned media organisations to intensify public awareness campaigns on security challenges, particularly the increasing cases of “One-Chance” criminal activities, while advising residents to exercise caution in sharing personal information on social media.

On union affairs, the congress resolved to reinstate four chapels, 32FM Chapel, New Media Chapel, Daar Communication Chapel and Ajayi Crowther FM Chapel, which were inaugurated but barred from participating in the December 9 NUJ election by the previous administration.

The congress directed that the reinstated chapels be fully restored, with the State Executive mandated to monitor their activities in line with the NUJ Constitution and operational standards.

Meanwhile, the congress expressed disappointment over the unresolved recovery of the union’s estate funds totalling ₦11 million allegedly owed by Alhaji Taofeek Akeugbagold.

It therefore directed its legal adviser to issue a final demand notice, giving the debtor seven days to repay the amount or face legal action.