Insecurity: Oyo Assembly cancels 3rd anniversary celebrations

Author: Matthew AtungwuPublished on: June 18, 2026Country: Nigeria

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Insecurity: Oyo Assembly cancels 3rd anniversary celebrations

The Oyo State House of Assembly cancelled its third anniversary celebrations due to worsening security in Oke-Ogun and Ogbomoso areas. Speaker Adebo Ogundoyin stated that 36 bills and 276 resolutions have been passed. A Post Legislative Scrutiny Unit reviewed key laws, and a security summit was held to address threats.

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