The Oyo State Government on Tuesday demolished three buildings linked to criminal activity and an arms cache.
The buildings, located in a fenced compound on Arubiewe Road, Gbendu Community, off Olodo-Garage in Ibadan, were alleged to house criminals and store ammunition.
Speaking to reporters at the scene, Commissioner for Public Works and Transport Mojeed Mogbonjubola stated that the structures were a “major hideout for arms and ammunition.”
According to Mogbonjubola, Governor Seyi Makinde received a report on the entire process from the state commissioner of police, Mr. Abimbola Olugbenga.
“So instruction came that we should demolish the buildings, and that’s what we’re doing right now,” he said.
They also added that the ministry followed due process before commencing the demolition exercise.
He announced that the state government would not take security matters lightly, adding that a similar destruction had taken place a week prior on a building that had housed the kidnappers of the sister of the previous minister of power, Chief Bayo Adelabu.
“As we have always maintained, what we are doing today serves as a strong deterrent to those engaged in criminal activities in the state.
“The governor won’t tolerate all the inadequacies of these bad eggs in the state,” he said.
He called on residents to remain vigilant and advised landlords and property agents to thoroughly screen prospective tenants before renting out their properties.
