THE Yoruba Council of Elders (YCE), on Thursday, expressed concern over the security situation in the country and called terrorists to order, to enhance the unity and progress of the country.

The council also warned against the incursion of terrorists into the South-West zone of the country.

The YCE, in a comuinique issued at the end of its executive council meeting, under the leadeship of  Major-General Adeyinka Adebayo (retd), in Ibadan, Oyo State, said it would not stay idle watching the country being destroyed by some misguided elements.

In the communique, signed by Major-General Adebayo; secretary-general, Chief Idowu Sofolahan and publicity secretaty, Mr Yemi Falade, the council said measures had been put in place to ensure that dissidents did not invade the South-West.

In a related development, Assistant Inspector General of Police in charge of Zone XI, Ghandy Orubebe, on Thursday, disclosed that the police had put in place measures aimed at preventing the spread of terrorism in the South-West.

Orubebe, while speaking with newsmen in Ibadan, during a visit to the state police command, said the police were in proper position to stop the spread of the insurgence to the South-West, adding that they were up to the task.

He added that the police would not only curtail the incursion of terrorism into the zone, but would also ensure that the dastardly killing of innocent Nigerians and burning of places of worship in the northern part of the country was brought to an end.

According to him, whenever the sect introduced new device, the police also tried to change its tactics aimed at curtailing its excesses.

On curruption, he said the leadership of the force had been working to ensure there was sanity in the system.

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written by Ero ohimai, August 10, 2012

Why can't the police just shut up. Enough of these insults to our sensibilities. Wouldn't it have been more honorable for them to humbly admit their incapacity in the face of the current challenges and call for help? The truth is that the entire police hierarchy is clueless as far as the situation at hand goes. They lack the training, are ill equipped and are too dumb to handle the matter. Pray, what the hell does the Police know about the Boko Haram phenomenon? Answer: NOTHING AT ALL

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WHAT A SHAME
written by bobaseye Layembi-Aramide, August 10, 2012

It is a shame for an AIG to make the above statements.He is telling us that it is the Boko Haram that is calling the shots.He said whenever BH changes tactics they would also change tactics.In other climes it is the police that is proactive and predictive of the criminals to curtail their activites.My advice for the Yorubas is to set up their own vigilantes if they don;t wnat BH invasion.Don't trust the police

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PEACE NAIJA
written by Amara IB, August 10, 2012

The only solution to those avoidable killings is regional police or call it state police. The killings will not stop going by the present unitary system of policing where Abuja is the sole head. Where is the peace?

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written by bosswan, August 11, 2012

ok,when ever you are really want to go to Canada,let me know before my vacation,i can help you get a 6 months visa by the virtue of our office in Ecuador...

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