By Adeyinka Adeniran
The Bishop of Ibadan North Anglican Diocese, Most Reverend Williams Aladekugbe has expressed concern over the influx of strangers into Oyo stating, saying, if not checked, could be contributory to the spate of insecurity in the state.
He expressed the concern in a remark at the ongoing 2026 Synod of the Diocese, at the Cathedral of St. Peters Aremo, Ibadan on Saturday.
According to the Cleric, the report of how foreigners and strangers storm nooks and crannies of State needs to be monitored without further delay.
Aladekugbe who is the president of the Synod called on Oyo state government and relevant security agencies to profile the strangers who claimed to be operating as commercial motorcyclists popularly called okada riders
He enjoined the law enforcement agents to be more proactive in ensuring the protection of life and property in the state
He noted that the issue of security is a collective responsibility and that apart from security operatives, other stakeholders such as traditional title holders, community leaders, religious leaders should be at alert.”
The 2026 Synod with it’s theme “Cast your bread upon the waters (Ecclesiastics 11:1 ) which started on Thursday will come to a close with thanksgiving service on Sunday 17th May, 2026.
