Seyi Makinde, the Oyo State Governor, has raised concern over illegal mining, banditry, kidnapping and other vices in the Oke-Ogun area in particular and other areas of the state generally.

He disclosed this while playing host to Abiodun Alabi, the Deputy Inspector-General of Police, Force Criminal Investigation Department and South West zone, at the Conference Hall of the Secretary to the State Government, Governor’s Office, Agodi, Ibadan.

Makinde, who was spoke for by Bayo Lawal, the Deputy Governor, showed concern over the menace in the region and other parts of the state.

The Oyo state governor said there were reported cases of kidnap on the Igbeti-Igboho road on Wednesday, while a driver of an unspecified vehicle was reportedly killed on the same route a while ago.

Makinde said while the illegal miners were depleting the resources of the state through nefarious acts, the kidnappers and perpetrators of other acts were making the affected areas unsafe for the dwellers.

“The perpetrators of the heinous act have infiltrated the forest in the northern part of the state.

“The long forest berth in the Oke-Ogun area is where reported cases of kidnapping/abduction take place. We are calling on the police to intensify efforts at arresting the situation.

“Also, the police authorities should provide necessary logistics for the mobile police station at Ago Are for optimal performance,” he said.

Speaking earlier, Alabi said his visit aimed at interfacing with the police and the stakeholders on the security challenge and proffering solutions.

At the state police command headquarters at Eleyele, the DIG held a meeting with the critical stakeholders and stressed the need for collaboration.

“The goal of zero tolerance for crimes and criminalities is achievable. I want to urge you all to cooperate with the police and provide useful information,” he said.