Oyo State Governor, SEYI MAKINDE, has signed into law the Executive Order 001 of 2026 on the Regulation of Associations, Groups and Organisations offering Security and Allied Services in the state.
Governor MAKINDE said that the move was necessary to ensure that all groups and associations involved in security-related activities such as vigilante and other community-based security groups operate within a clear legal and operational framework that supports peace, order and rule of law in the state.
At the signing ceremony on Wednesday, Governor MAKINDE according to a statement by his Special Adviser on Media, Dr SULAIMON OLANREWAJU, stressed that the Executive Order became necessary in view of the growing security challenges confronting communities and the increasing number of groups engaging in security-related activities without proper coordination.
MAKINDE also used the occasion to address the recent abduction of students and teachers in Oriire Local Government Area of the state, assuring residents that the government, in collaboration with security agencies and relevant stakeholders, are working tirelessly to secure the safe return of the victims.
Governor MAKINDE who also lauded the security agencies and residents for their patience and restraint during the difficult period, reaffirming his administration’s commitment to strengthening security coordination across the state, urged citizens to report suspicious activities to security agencies rather than resorting to self-help or unlawful reprisals.
Earlier in his brief, the Oyo State Attorney-General/Commissioner for Justice, Barrister. ABIODUN AIKOMO, explained that all associations, groups and organizations offering security-related services with a membership strength above five persons must notify and register with the government through the Office of the Special Adviser on Security.
He added that existing groups must notify the office within 72 hours of signing the Executive Order and comply with the directive for documentation and certification.
