Bandits Fleeing Military Bombardments Turn to South-West for Refuge Amid Escalation.

Bandits fleeing North-West violence are seeking refuge in Oyo State, highlighting a potential repeat of their invasion of the South-West region under Amotekun upgrade.

Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has sounded the alarm about the impending threat to his state, warning that bandits fleeing military bombardments in the North-West are seeking refuge in the South-West region. This development marks the recurrence of the region's vulnerability to banditry, which has been a recurring issue in recent years. The governor's statement highlights the need for an upgrade of Amotekun, a regional security initiative aimed at tackling insecurity in the area. An upgraded Amotekun is seen as crucial in saving the South-West from the expected influx of fleeing bandits.