Yoruba, Fulani resolve to collaborate on curbing crime in Osun

A group under the auspices of Yoruba Koya Initiative (YKI) has expressed its readiness to collaborate with security operatives and all stakeholders, including Fulani herdsmen, to curb crime in Osun State. The president of YKI, Mr Sunday Akinyemi, disclosed this yesterday in Osogbo, Osun State, during the inauguration of Senator Ajayi Boroffice and Chief Olalekan […]

A group under the auspices of Yoruba Koya Initiative (YKI) has expressed its readiness to collaborate with security operatives and all stakeholders, including Fulani herdsmen, to curb crime in Osun State.

The president of YKI, Mr Sunday Akinyemi, disclosed this yesterday in Osogbo, Osun State, during the inauguration of Senator Ajayi Boroffice and Chief Olalekan Folorunsho as patron and Alatunse of the group.

Akinyemi advised President Muhammadu Buhari to tighten security at the borders with a view to tackling insurgency and boosting the nation’s economy.

The Seriki Fulani in Osun State, Alhaji Adamu-Mina Yahaya, speaking on behalf of the Fulani herdsmen in the state, also emphasised the need for collective efforts to deal with insecurity in every nook and cranny of the country.

Yahaya commended YKI for its pragmatic approach to deal with insecurity and curb criminality.

The Seriki Fulani pledged to support and collaborate with YKI to tackle criminals in the state.

As part of strategies to deal with insecurity, the YKI presented working tools to some youths to empower them earn money through legitimate means and stay away from crime.

The tools included sewing machines for tailors and hair dryers for hairdressers. The YKI president urged the federal government to create more jobs to reduce unemployment.