The Oyo State Government, on Monday, described Saturday’s invasion of the State Secretariat in Ibadan, the state capital, by self-acclaimed Yoruba Nation agitators as an act of terrorism.
The state Commissioner for Information, Dotun Oyelade, who spoke with journalists in Ibadan on Monday, condemned the act, adding that there are better ways of agitation other than craving for bloodshed.
According Online reports that some masked people in military camouflage suspected to be Yoruba Nation agitators invaded the Secretariat, Agodi in Ibadan, Saturday morning.
Eyewitnesses told our correspondent that the masked men were stationed at different locations within the area.
The situation, according to the investigation, sent panic to residents and road users along the routes.
Businesses and residents around Bodija, Ikolaba, and Awolowo were said to have quickly locked their shops and doors and those who were about to open for the day’s business turned back.
The Commissioner also said sponsors of the invasion have landed themselves in trouble.
He said, “Sponsors of the invasion of the Governor and State House of Assembly’s office 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.”
Normalcy has since returned to Ibadan, the state capital and residents are going about their normal duties.
