The Oluwo of Iwoland, Oba Abdulrosheed Akanbi, has called on politicians across party lines to stop politicising insecurity and instead support the Federal Government’s efforts to tackle the menace.He stated this while commending security agencies for rescuing the abducted teachers and pupils of Oriire Local Government in Oyo State.The monarch also described the rescue as a sign that Nigeria could overcome its security challenges if political leaders worked together.In a statement issued on Friday by his Press Secretary, Alli Ibraheem, Akanbi said, “I specially commend the federal government led by President Bola Ahmed and the security chiefs for facilitating the release of the abducted Oriire Local Government students. Their efforts are strong hope that Nigeria can overcome the insecurity challenge in the nation.”He urged political actors to prioritise national security over partisan interests.“National security and national cohesion should be prioritised beyond political attachment. The dignity of human lives lost to insecurity in Nigeria should not be subjected to political sentiment by politicians. It saddens to read in the media of politicians politicizing insecurity. It’s a clear demonstration of political immaturity, insensitivity, and political banditry. Most of those politicizing insecurity are political bandits.”The traditional ruler added, “Victims of insecurity are not members of any particular political party. Banditry knows neither your ethnic nor political affiliation. I have not seen justification for the politization of insecurity in Nigeria.”Appealing to politicians across the political divide, he said, “I appeal to polititicians across all political parties, including the APC, PDP, ABD, NDC, AA, AAC, Labour Party, Accord Party, and others to cooperate with whoever is steering the country’s affairs most especially in the fight against insecurity. No nation in the world has ever won insecurity without the support and cooperation of its stakeholders, including the opposition leaders. I look forward to seeing when the former vice president Atiku Abubakar, Peter Obi of Obedient movement and Kwakwanzo of Kwakwansiya affiliation will visit to sympathise with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and offer meaningful solutions capable to nip insecurity in the bud.”The monarch also said kidnapping and banditry would not thrive in the South-West, expressing confidence in the region’s resistance to criminal activities.Related NewsMakinde thanks Tinubu, service chiefs following Oyo school rescueVIDEO: ‘Thank you, Mr President,’ freed Oyo pupils, teachers express gratitude56 days in captivity: How the Oyo abduction unfolded“In history, no war, including banditry, has ever succeeded in Yorubaland. Last time when they tried it, they were checkmated and stopped in Osogbo. Banditry and kidnapping can never survive in Yorubaland. The perpetrators of Oriire kidnapping in Oyo State should retreat, repent, or vacate Yorubaland. Kidnapping can never strive on our soil.”He said Yorubas would continue to provide intelligence to security agencies to combat criminal activities, noting that such support contributed to the rescue of the abducted teachers and pupils.The monarch also cautioned against ethnic profiling of criminals.“Crime knows no race. No tribe or ethnic group should be stereotyped as kidnappers. We have good Yorubas, Fulanis and Ibos just like we have bad Yorubas, Fulanis and Ibos as well. Bandits should honour themselves and their race. Kidnappers are disgraced not only to their family but also their tribe. Kidnappers and bandits should be ashamed of the ethnic embarrassment and profiling they have caused to their race.”He further said, “No patriot should be happy when fellow citizens are massacred. We should place human lives and dignity beyond political interest. We have members of all political parties among the victims of insecurity.”Warning perpetrators of criminal activities to stay away from the region, the monarch said, “The honour those perpetrators have enjoyed is enough. Should they fail to stay away from our land, hell may let lose. Any further attack will be met with aggressive repel.”The king also stated, “Yorubas are not cowards. The condemnation and support received speaks the volume of the unity drive Yorubas enjoy while checkmating illicit acts.”He admonished bandits to protect their ethnicity from negative stereotypes and urged them to treat abducted children “like their blood.” He stated this while commending security agencies for rescuing the abducted teachers and pupils of Oriire Local Government in Oyo State.The monarch also described the rescue as a sign that Nigeria could overcome its security challenges if political leaders worked together.In a statement issued on Friday by his Press Secretary, Alli Ibraheem, Akanbi said, “I specially commend the federal government led by President Bola Ahmed and the security chiefs for facilitating the release of the abducted Oriire Local Government students. Their efforts are strong hope that Nigeria can overcome the insecurity challenge in the nation.”He urged political actors to prioritise national security over partisan interests.“National security and national cohesion should be prioritised beyond political attachment. The dignity of human lives lost to insecurity in Nigeria should not be subjected to political sentiment by politicians. It saddens to read in the media of politicians politicizing insecurity. It’s a clear demonstration of political immaturity, insensitivity, and political banditry. Most of those politicizing insecurity are political bandits.”The traditional ruler added, “Victims of insecurity are not members of any particular political party. Banditry knows neither your ethnic nor political affiliation. I have not seen justification for the politization of insecurity in Nigeria.”Appealing to politicians across the political divide, he said, “I appeal to polititicians across all political parties, including the APC, PDP, ABD, NDC, AA, AAC, Labour Party, Accord Party, and others to cooperate with whoever is steering the country’s affairs most especially in the fight against insecurity. No nation in the world has ever won insecurity without the support and cooperation of its stakeholders, including the opposition leaders. I look forward to seeing when the former vice president Atiku Abubakar, Peter Obi of Obedient movement and Kwakwanzo of Kwakwansiya affiliation will visit to sympathise with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and offer meaningful solutions capable to nip insecurity in the bud.”The monarch also said kidnapping and banditry would not thrive in the South-West, expressing confidence in the region’s resistance to criminal activities.Related NewsMakinde thanks Tinubu, service chiefs following Oyo school rescueVIDEO: ‘Thank you, Mr President,’ freed Oyo pupils, teachers express gratitude56 days in captivity: How the Oyo abduction unfolded“In history, no war, including banditry, has ever succeeded in Yorubaland. Last time when they tried it, they were checkmated and stopped in Osogbo. Banditry and kidnapping can never survive in Yorubaland. The perpetrators of Oriire kidnapping in Oyo State should retreat, repent, or vacate Yorubaland. Kidnapping can never strive on our soil.”He said Yorubas would continue to provide intelligence to security agencies to combat criminal activities, noting that such support contributed to the rescue of the abducted teachers and pupils.The monarch also cautioned against ethnic profiling of criminals.“Crime knows no race. No tribe or ethnic group should be stereotyped as kidnappers. We have good Yorubas, Fulanis and Ibos just like we have bad Yorubas, Fulanis and Ibos as well. Bandits should honour themselves and their race. Kidnappers are disgraced not only to their family but also their tribe. Kidnappers and bandits should be ashamed of the ethnic embarrassment and profiling they have caused to their race.”He further said, “No patriot should be happy when fellow citizens are massacred. We should place human lives and dignity beyond political interest. We have members of all political parties among the victims of insecurity.”Warning perpetrators of criminal activities to stay away from the region, the monarch said, “The honour those perpetrators have enjoyed is enough. Should they fail to stay away from our land, hell may let lose. Any further attack will be met with aggressive repel.”The king also stated, “Yorubas are not cowards. The condemnation and support received speaks the volume of the unity drive Yorubas enjoy while checkmating illicit acts.”He admonished bandits to protect their ethnicity from negative stereotypes and urged them to treat abducted children “like their blood.” The monarch also described the rescue as a sign that Nigeria could overcome its security challenges if political leaders worked together.In a statement issued on Friday by his Press Secretary, Alli Ibraheem, Akanbi said, “I specially commend the federal government led by President Bola Ahmed and the security chiefs for facilitating the release of the abducted Oriire Local Government students. Their efforts are strong hope that Nigeria can overcome the insecurity challenge in the nation.”He urged political actors to prioritise national security over partisan interests.“National security and national cohesion should be prioritised beyond political attachment. The dignity of human lives lost to insecurity in Nigeria should not be subjected to political sentiment by politicians. It saddens to read in the media of politicians politicizing insecurity. It’s a clear demonstration of political immaturity, insensitivity, and political banditry. Most of those politicizing insecurity are political bandits.”The traditional ruler added, “Victims of insecurity are not members of any particular political party. Banditry knows neither your ethnic nor political affiliation. I have not seen justification for the politization of insecurity in Nigeria.”Appealing to politicians across the political divide, he said, “I appeal to polititicians across all political parties, including the APC, PDP, ABD, NDC, AA, AAC, Labour Party, Accord Party, and others to cooperate with whoever is steering the country’s affairs most especially in the fight against insecurity. No nation in the world has ever won insecurity without the support and cooperation of its stakeholders, including the opposition leaders. I look forward to seeing when the former vice president Atiku Abubakar, Peter Obi of Obedient movement and Kwakwanzo of Kwakwansiya affiliation will visit to sympathise with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and offer meaningful solutions capable to nip insecurity in the bud.”The monarch also said kidnapping and banditry would not thrive in the South-West, expressing confidence in the region’s resistance to criminal activities.Related NewsMakinde thanks Tinubu, service chiefs following Oyo school rescueVIDEO: ‘Thank you, Mr President,’ freed Oyo pupils, teachers express gratitude56 days in captivity: How the Oyo abduction unfolded“In history, no war, including banditry, has ever succeeded in Yorubaland. Last time when they tried it, they were checkmated and stopped in Osogbo. Banditry and kidnapping can never survive in Yorubaland. The perpetrators of Oriire kidnapping in Oyo State should retreat, repent, or vacate Yorubaland. Kidnapping can never strive on our soil.”He said Yorubas would continue to provide intelligence to security agencies to combat criminal activities, noting that such support contributed to the rescue of the abducted teachers and pupils.The monarch also cautioned against ethnic profiling of criminals.“Crime knows no race. No tribe or ethnic group should be stereotyped as kidnappers. We have good Yorubas, Fulanis and Ibos just like we have bad Yorubas, Fulanis and Ibos as well. Bandits should honour themselves and their race. Kidnappers are disgraced not only to their family but also their tribe. Kidnappers and bandits should be ashamed of the ethnic embarrassment and profiling they have caused to their race.”He further said, “No patriot should be happy when fellow citizens are massacred. We should place human lives and dignity beyond political interest. We have members of all political parties among the victims of insecurity.”Warning perpetrators of criminal activities to stay away from the region, the monarch said, “The honour those perpetrators have enjoyed is enough. Should they fail to stay away from our land, hell may let lose. Any further attack will be met with aggressive repel.”The king also stated, “Yorubas are not cowards. The condemnation and support received speaks the volume of the unity drive Yorubas enjoy while checkmating illicit acts.”He admonished bandits to protect their ethnicity from negative stereotypes and urged them to treat abducted children “like their blood.” In a statement issued on Friday by his Press Secretary, Alli Ibraheem, Akanbi said, “I specially commend the federal government led by President Bola Ahmed and the security chiefs for facilitating the release of the abducted Oriire Local Government students. Their efforts are strong hope that Nigeria can overcome the insecurity challenge in the nation.”He urged political actors to prioritise national security over partisan interests.“National security and national cohesion should be prioritised beyond political attachment. The dignity of human lives lost to insecurity in Nigeria should not be subjected to political sentiment by politicians. It saddens to read in the media of politicians politicizing insecurity. It’s a clear demonstration of political immaturity, insensitivity, and political banditry. Most of those politicizing insecurity are political bandits.”The traditional ruler added, “Victims of insecurity are not members of any particular political party. Banditry knows neither your ethnic nor political affiliation. I have not seen justification for the politization of insecurity in Nigeria.”Appealing to politicians across the political divide, he said, “I appeal to polititicians across all political parties, including the APC, PDP, ABD, NDC, AA, AAC, Labour Party, Accord Party, and others to cooperate with whoever is steering the country’s affairs most especially in the fight against insecurity. No nation in the world has ever won insecurity without the support and cooperation of its stakeholders, including the opposition leaders. I look forward to seeing when the former vice president Atiku Abubakar, Peter Obi of Obedient movement and Kwakwanzo of Kwakwansiya affiliation will visit to sympathise with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and offer meaningful solutions capable to nip insecurity in the bud.”The monarch also said kidnapping and banditry would not thrive in the South-West, expressing confidence in the region’s resistance to criminal activities.Related NewsMakinde thanks Tinubu, service chiefs following Oyo school rescueVIDEO: ‘Thank you, Mr President,’ freed Oyo pupils, teachers express gratitude56 days in captivity: How the Oyo abduction unfolded“In history, no war, including banditry, has ever succeeded in Yorubaland. Last time when they tried it, they were checkmated and stopped in Osogbo. Banditry and kidnapping can never survive in Yorubaland. The perpetrators of Oriire kidnapping in Oyo State should retreat, repent, or vacate Yorubaland. Kidnapping can never strive on our soil.”He said Yorubas would continue to provide intelligence to security agencies to combat criminal activities, noting that such support contributed to the rescue of the abducted teachers and pupils.The monarch also cautioned against ethnic profiling of criminals.“Crime knows no race. No tribe or ethnic group should be stereotyped as kidnappers. We have good Yorubas, Fulanis and Ibos just like we have bad Yorubas, Fulanis and Ibos as well. Bandits should honour themselves and their race. Kidnappers are disgraced not only to their family but also their tribe. Kidnappers and bandits should be ashamed of the ethnic embarrassment and profiling they have caused to their race.”He further said, “No patriot should be happy when fellow citizens are massacred. We should place human lives and dignity beyond political interest. We have members of all political parties among the victims of insecurity.”Warning perpetrators of criminal activities to stay away from the region, the monarch said, “The honour those perpetrators have enjoyed is enough. Should they fail to stay away from our land, hell may let lose. Any further attack will be met with aggressive repel.”The king also stated, “Yorubas are not cowards. The condemnation and support received speaks the volume of the unity drive Yorubas enjoy while checkmating illicit acts.”He admonished bandits to protect their ethnicity from negative stereotypes and urged them to treat abducted children “like their blood.” He urged political actors to prioritise national security over partisan interests.“National security and national cohesion should be prioritised beyond political attachment. The dignity of human lives lost to insecurity in Nigeria should not be subjected to political sentiment by politicians. It saddens to read in the media of politicians politicizing insecurity. It’s a clear demonstration of political immaturity, insensitivity, and political banditry. Most of those politicizing insecurity are political bandits.”The traditional ruler added, “Victims of insecurity are not members of any particular political party. Banditry knows neither your ethnic nor political affiliation. I have not seen justification for the politization of insecurity in Nigeria.”Appealing to politicians across the political divide, he said, “I appeal to polititicians across all political parties, including the APC, PDP, ABD, NDC, AA, AAC, Labour Party, Accord Party, and others to cooperate with whoever is steering the country’s affairs most especially in the fight against insecurity. No nation in the world has ever won insecurity without the support and cooperation of its stakeholders, including the opposition leaders. I look forward to seeing when the former vice president Atiku Abubakar, Peter Obi of Obedient movement and Kwakwanzo of Kwakwansiya affiliation will visit to sympathise with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and offer meaningful solutions capable to nip insecurity in the bud.”The monarch also said kidnapping and banditry would not thrive in the South-West, expressing confidence in the region’s resistance to criminal activities.Related NewsMakinde thanks Tinubu, service chiefs following Oyo school rescueVIDEO: ‘Thank you, Mr President,’ freed Oyo pupils, teachers express gratitude56 days in captivity: How the Oyo abduction unfolded“In history, no war, including banditry, has ever succeeded in Yorubaland. Last time when they tried it, they were checkmated and stopped in Osogbo. Banditry and kidnapping can never survive in Yorubaland. The perpetrators of Oriire kidnapping in Oyo State should retreat, repent, or vacate Yorubaland. Kidnapping can never strive on our soil.”He said Yorubas would continue to provide intelligence to security agencies to combat criminal activities, noting that such support contributed to the rescue of the abducted teachers and pupils.The monarch also cautioned against ethnic profiling of criminals.“Crime knows no race. No tribe or ethnic group should be stereotyped as kidnappers. We have good Yorubas, Fulanis and Ibos just like we have bad Yorubas, Fulanis and Ibos as well. Bandits should honour themselves and their race. Kidnappers are disgraced not only to their family but also their tribe. Kidnappers and bandits should be ashamed of the ethnic embarrassment and profiling they have caused to their race.”He further said, “No patriot should be happy when fellow citizens are massacred. We should place human lives and dignity beyond political interest. We have members of all political parties among the victims of insecurity.”Warning perpetrators of criminal activities to stay away from the region, the monarch said, “The honour those perpetrators have enjoyed is enough. Should they fail to stay away from our land, hell may let lose. Any further attack will be met with aggressive repel.”The king also stated, “Yorubas are not cowards. The condemnation and support received speaks the volume of the unity drive Yorubas enjoy while checkmating illicit acts.”He admonished bandits to protect their ethnicity from negative stereotypes and urged them to treat abducted children “like their blood.” “National security and national cohesion should be prioritised beyond political attachment. The dignity of human lives lost to insecurity in Nigeria should not be subjected to political sentiment by politicians. It saddens to read in the media of politicians politicizing insecurity. It’s a clear demonstration of political immaturity, insensitivity, and political banditry. Most of those politicizing insecurity are political bandits.”The traditional ruler added, “Victims of insecurity are not members of any particular political party. Banditry knows neither your ethnic nor political affiliation. I have not seen justification for the politization of insecurity in Nigeria.”Appealing to politicians across the political divide, he said, “I appeal to polititicians across all political parties, including the APC, PDP, ABD, NDC, AA, AAC, Labour Party, Accord Party, and others to cooperate with whoever is steering the country’s affairs most especially in the fight against insecurity. No nation in the world has ever won insecurity without the support and cooperation of its stakeholders, including the opposition leaders. I look forward to seeing when the former vice president Atiku Abubakar, Peter Obi of Obedient movement and Kwakwanzo of Kwakwansiya affiliation will visit to sympathise with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and offer meaningful solutions capable to nip insecurity in the bud.”The monarch also said kidnapping and banditry would not thrive in the South-West, expressing confidence in the region’s resistance to criminal activities.Related NewsMakinde thanks Tinubu, service chiefs following Oyo school rescueVIDEO: ‘Thank you, Mr President,’ freed Oyo pupils, teachers express gratitude56 days in captivity: How the Oyo abduction unfolded“In history, no war, including banditry, has ever succeeded in Yorubaland. Last time when they tried it, they were checkmated and stopped in Osogbo. Banditry and kidnapping can never survive in Yorubaland. The perpetrators of Oriire kidnapping in Oyo State should retreat, repent, or vacate Yorubaland. Kidnapping can never strive on our soil.”He said Yorubas would continue to provide intelligence to security agencies to combat criminal activities, noting that such support contributed to the rescue of the abducted teachers and pupils.The monarch also cautioned against ethnic profiling of criminals.“Crime knows no race. No tribe or ethnic group should be stereotyped as kidnappers. We have good Yorubas, Fulanis and Ibos just like we have bad Yorubas, Fulanis and Ibos as well. Bandits should honour themselves and their race. Kidnappers are disgraced not only to their family but also their tribe. Kidnappers and bandits should be ashamed of the ethnic embarrassment and profiling they have caused to their race.”He further said, “No patriot should be happy when fellow citizens are massacred. We should place human lives and dignity beyond political interest. We have members of all political parties among the victims of insecurity.”Warning perpetrators of criminal activities to stay away from the region, the monarch said, “The honour those perpetrators have enjoyed is enough. Should they fail to stay away from our land, hell may let lose. Any further attack will be met with aggressive repel.”The king also stated, “Yorubas are not cowards. The condemnation and support received speaks the volume of the unity drive Yorubas enjoy while checkmating illicit acts.”He admonished bandits to protect their ethnicity from negative stereotypes and urged them to treat abducted children “like their blood.” The traditional ruler added, “Victims of insecurity are not members of any particular political party. Banditry knows neither your ethnic nor political affiliation. I have not seen justification for the politization of insecurity in Nigeria.”Appealing to politicians across the political divide, he said, “I appeal to polititicians across all political parties, including the APC, PDP, ABD, NDC, AA, AAC, Labour Party, Accord Party, and others to cooperate with whoever is steering the country’s affairs most especially in the fight against insecurity. No nation in the world has ever won insecurity without the support and cooperation of its stakeholders, including the opposition leaders. I look forward to seeing when the former vice president Atiku Abubakar, Peter Obi of Obedient movement and Kwakwanzo of Kwakwansiya affiliation will visit to sympathise with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and offer meaningful solutions capable to nip insecurity in the bud.”The monarch also said kidnapping and banditry would not thrive in the South-West, expressing confidence in the region’s resistance to criminal activities.Related NewsMakinde thanks Tinubu, service chiefs following Oyo school rescueVIDEO: ‘Thank you, Mr President,’ freed Oyo pupils, teachers express gratitude56 days in captivity: How the Oyo abduction unfolded“In history, no war, including banditry, has ever succeeded in Yorubaland. Last time when they tried it, they were checkmated and stopped in Osogbo. Banditry and kidnapping can never survive in Yorubaland. The perpetrators of Oriire kidnapping in Oyo State should retreat, repent, or vacate Yorubaland. Kidnapping can never strive on our soil.”He said Yorubas would continue to provide intelligence to security agencies to combat criminal activities, noting that such support contributed to the rescue of the abducted teachers and pupils.The monarch also cautioned against ethnic profiling of criminals.“Crime knows no race. No tribe or ethnic group should be stereotyped as kidnappers. We have good Yorubas, Fulanis and Ibos just like we have bad Yorubas, Fulanis and Ibos as well. Bandits should honour themselves and their race. Kidnappers are disgraced not only to their family but also their tribe. Kidnappers and bandits should be ashamed of the ethnic embarrassment and profiling they have caused to their race.”He further said, “No patriot should be happy when fellow citizens are massacred. We should place human lives and dignity beyond political interest. We have members of all political parties among the victims of insecurity.”Warning perpetrators of criminal activities to stay away from the region, the monarch said, “The honour those perpetrators have enjoyed is enough. Should they fail to stay away from our land, hell may let lose. Any further attack will be met with aggressive repel.”The king also stated, “Yorubas are not cowards. The condemnation and support received speaks the volume of the unity drive Yorubas enjoy while checkmating illicit acts.”He admonished bandits to protect their ethnicity from negative stereotypes and urged them to treat abducted children “like their blood.” Appealing to politicians across the political divide, he said, “I appeal to polititicians across all political parties, including the APC, PDP, ABD, NDC, AA, AAC, Labour Party, Accord Party, and others to cooperate with whoever is steering the country’s affairs most especially in the fight against insecurity. No nation in the world has ever won insecurity without the support and cooperation of its stakeholders, including the opposition leaders. I look forward to seeing when the former vice president Atiku Abubakar, Peter Obi of Obedient movement and Kwakwanzo of Kwakwansiya affiliation will visit to sympathise with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and offer meaningful solutions capable to nip insecurity in the bud.”The monarch also said kidnapping and banditry would not thrive in the South-West, expressing confidence in the region’s resistance to criminal activities.Related NewsMakinde thanks Tinubu, service chiefs following Oyo school rescueVIDEO: ‘Thank you, Mr President,’ freed Oyo pupils, teachers express gratitude56 days in captivity: How the Oyo abduction unfolded“In history, no war, including banditry, has ever succeeded in Yorubaland. Last time when they tried it, they were checkmated and stopped in Osogbo. Banditry and kidnapping can never survive in Yorubaland. The perpetrators of Oriire kidnapping in Oyo State should retreat, repent, or vacate Yorubaland. Kidnapping can never strive on our soil.”He said Yorubas would continue to provide intelligence to security agencies to combat criminal activities, noting that such support contributed to the rescue of the abducted teachers and pupils.The monarch also cautioned against ethnic profiling of criminals.“Crime knows no race. No tribe or ethnic group should be stereotyped as kidnappers. We have good Yorubas, Fulanis and Ibos just like we have bad Yorubas, Fulanis and Ibos as well. Bandits should honour themselves and their race. Kidnappers are disgraced not only to their family but also their tribe. Kidnappers and bandits should be ashamed of the ethnic embarrassment and profiling they have caused to their race.”He further said, “No patriot should be happy when fellow citizens are massacred. We should place human lives and dignity beyond political interest. We have members of all political parties among the victims of insecurity.”Warning perpetrators of criminal activities to stay away from the region, the monarch said, “The honour those perpetrators have enjoyed is enough. Should they fail to stay away from our land, hell may let lose. Any further attack will be met with aggressive repel.”The king also stated, “Yorubas are not cowards. The condemnation and support received speaks the volume of the unity drive Yorubas enjoy while checkmating illicit acts.”He admonished bandits to protect their ethnicity from negative stereotypes and urged them to treat abducted children “like their blood.” The monarch also said kidnapping and banditry would not thrive in the South-West, expressing confidence in the region’s resistance to criminal activities.Related NewsMakinde thanks Tinubu, service chiefs following Oyo school rescueVIDEO: ‘Thank you, Mr President,’ freed Oyo pupils, teachers express gratitude56 days in captivity: How the Oyo abduction unfolded“In history, no war, including banditry, has ever succeeded in Yorubaland. Last time when they tried it, they were checkmated and stopped in Osogbo. Banditry and kidnapping can never survive in Yorubaland. The perpetrators of Oriire kidnapping in Oyo State should retreat, repent, or vacate Yorubaland. Kidnapping can never strive on our soil.”He said Yorubas would continue to provide intelligence to security agencies to combat criminal activities, noting that such support contributed to the rescue of the abducted teachers and pupils.The monarch also cautioned against ethnic profiling of criminals.“Crime knows no race. No tribe or ethnic group should be stereotyped as kidnappers. We have good Yorubas, Fulanis and Ibos just like we have bad Yorubas, Fulanis and Ibos as well. Bandits should honour themselves and their race. Kidnappers are disgraced not only to their family but also their tribe. Kidnappers and bandits should be ashamed of the ethnic embarrassment and profiling they have caused to their race.”He further said, “No patriot should be happy when fellow citizens are massacred. We should place human lives and dignity beyond political interest. We have members of all political parties among the victims of insecurity.”Warning perpetrators of criminal activities to stay away from the region, the monarch said, “The honour those perpetrators have enjoyed is enough. Should they fail to stay away from our land, hell may let lose. Any further attack will be met with aggressive repel.”The king also stated, “Yorubas are not cowards. The condemnation and support received speaks the volume of the unity drive Yorubas enjoy while checkmating illicit acts.”He admonished bandits to protect their ethnicity from negative stereotypes and urged them to treat abducted children “like their blood.” “In history, no war, including banditry, has ever succeeded in Yorubaland. Last time when they tried it, they were checkmated and stopped in Osogbo. Banditry and kidnapping can never survive in Yorubaland. The perpetrators of Oriire kidnapping in Oyo State should retreat, repent, or vacate Yorubaland. Kidnapping can never strive on our soil.”He said Yorubas would continue to provide intelligence to security agencies to combat criminal activities, noting that such support contributed to the rescue of the abducted teachers and pupils.The monarch also cautioned against ethnic profiling of criminals.“Crime knows no race. No tribe or ethnic group should be stereotyped as kidnappers. We have good Yorubas, Fulanis and Ibos just like we have bad Yorubas, Fulanis and Ibos as well. Bandits should honour themselves and their race. Kidnappers are disgraced not only to their family but also their tribe. Kidnappers and bandits should be ashamed of the ethnic embarrassment and profiling they have caused to their race.”He further said, “No patriot should be happy when fellow citizens are massacred. We should place human lives and dignity beyond political interest. We have members of all political parties among the victims of insecurity.”Warning perpetrators of criminal activities to stay away from the region, the monarch said, “The honour those perpetrators have enjoyed is enough. Should they fail to stay away from our land, hell may let lose. Any further attack will be met with aggressive repel.”The king also stated, “Yorubas are not cowards. The condemnation and support received speaks the volume of the unity drive Yorubas enjoy while checkmating illicit acts.”He admonished bandits to protect their ethnicity from negative stereotypes and urged them to treat abducted children “like their blood.” He said Yorubas would continue to provide intelligence to security agencies to combat criminal activities, noting that such support contributed to the rescue of the abducted teachers and pupils.The monarch also cautioned against ethnic profiling of criminals.“Crime knows no race. No tribe or ethnic group should be stereotyped as kidnappers. We have good Yorubas, Fulanis and Ibos just like we have bad Yorubas, Fulanis and Ibos as well. Bandits should honour themselves and their race. Kidnappers are disgraced not only to their family but also their tribe. Kidnappers and bandits should be ashamed of the ethnic embarrassment and profiling they have caused to their race.”He further said, “No patriot should be happy when fellow citizens are massacred. We should place human lives and dignity beyond political interest. We have members of all political parties among the victims of insecurity.”Warning perpetrators of criminal activities to stay away from the region, the monarch said, “The honour those perpetrators have enjoyed is enough. Should they fail to stay away from our land, hell may let lose. Any further attack will be met with aggressive repel.”The king also stated, “Yorubas are not cowards. The condemnation and support received speaks the volume of the unity drive Yorubas enjoy while checkmating illicit acts.”He admonished bandits to protect their ethnicity from negative stereotypes and urged them to treat abducted children “like their blood.” The monarch also cautioned against ethnic profiling of criminals.“Crime knows no race. No tribe or ethnic group should be stereotyped as kidnappers. We have good Yorubas, Fulanis and Ibos just like we have bad Yorubas, Fulanis and Ibos as well. Bandits should honour themselves and their race. Kidnappers are disgraced not only to their family but also their tribe. Kidnappers and bandits should be ashamed of the ethnic embarrassment and profiling they have caused to their race.”He further said, “No patriot should be happy when fellow citizens are massacred. We should place human lives and dignity beyond political interest. We have members of all political parties among the victims of insecurity.”Warning perpetrators of criminal activities to stay away from the region, the monarch said, “The honour those perpetrators have enjoyed is enough. Should they fail to stay away from our land, hell may let lose. Any further attack will be met with aggressive repel.”The king also stated, “Yorubas are not cowards. The condemnation and support received speaks the volume of the unity drive Yorubas enjoy while checkmating illicit acts.”He admonished bandits to protect their ethnicity from negative stereotypes and urged them to treat abducted children “like their blood.” “Crime knows no race. No tribe or ethnic group should be stereotyped as kidnappers. We have good Yorubas, Fulanis and Ibos just like we have bad Yorubas, Fulanis and Ibos as well. Bandits should honour themselves and their race. Kidnappers are disgraced not only to their family but also their tribe. Kidnappers and bandits should be ashamed of the ethnic embarrassment and profiling they have caused to their race.”He further said, “No patriot should be happy when fellow citizens are massacred. We should place human lives and dignity beyond political interest. We have members of all political parties among the victims of insecurity.”Warning perpetrators of criminal activities to stay away from the region, the monarch said, “The honour those perpetrators have enjoyed is enough. Should they fail to stay away from our land, hell may let lose. Any further attack will be met with aggressive repel.”The king also stated, “Yorubas are not cowards. The condemnation and support received speaks the volume of the unity drive Yorubas enjoy while checkmating illicit acts.”He admonished bandits to protect their ethnicity from negative stereotypes and urged them to treat abducted children “like their blood.” He further said, “No patriot should be happy when fellow citizens are massacred. We should place human lives and dignity beyond political interest. We have members of all political parties among the victims of insecurity.”Warning perpetrators of criminal activities to stay away from the region, the monarch said, “The honour those perpetrators have enjoyed is enough. Should they fail to stay away from our land, hell may let lose. Any further attack will be met with aggressive repel.”The king also stated, “Yorubas are not cowards. The condemnation and support received speaks the volume of the unity drive Yorubas enjoy while checkmating illicit acts.”He admonished bandits to protect their ethnicity from negative stereotypes and urged them to treat abducted children “like their blood.” Warning perpetrators of criminal activities to stay away from the region, the monarch said, “The honour those perpetrators have enjoyed is enough. Should they fail to stay away from our land, hell may let lose. Any further attack will be met with aggressive repel.”The king also stated, “Yorubas are not cowards. The condemnation and support received speaks the volume of the unity drive Yorubas enjoy while checkmating illicit acts.”He admonished bandits to protect their ethnicity from negative stereotypes and urged them to treat abducted children “like their blood.” The king also stated, “Yorubas are not cowards. The condemnation and support received speaks the volume of the unity drive Yorubas enjoy while checkmating illicit acts.”He admonished bandits to protect their ethnicity from negative stereotypes and urged them to treat abducted children “like their blood.” He admonished bandits to protect their ethnicity from negative stereotypes and urged them to treat abducted children “like their blood.”