Ibadan. The Founder and President of Moshood Ajadi Foundation, Amb. Dr. Chief Abioye Ajadi, popularly known as Dr Mosh, has commended Oyo State Governor, Engr. Seyi Makinde, as well as the security agencies and relevant authorities involved in securing the safe release of the prospective National Youth Service Corps members of Oyo State origin who were abducted in Imo State.

Reports indicate that the 20 prospective corps members, who were travelling from Oyo State towards their orientation camps, were abducted in Imo State and subsequently regained their freedom. The Oyo State Government had earlier disclosed that it was maintaining contact with the Imo State Government and engaging security agencies in both states over the incident.

Reacting to the development, Dr Mosh described the safe return of the young Nigerians as a moment of relief for their families, loved ones and the people of Oyo State.

He commended Governor Makinde for the attention given to the matter and noted that the incident once again demonstrated the importance of cooperation between governments and security institutions when citizens face serious security threats.

According to him, the protection of lives and property remains one of the fundamental responsibilities of government, and this responsibility requires cooperation at every level.

“The safe return of these young Nigerians is welcome news. Beyond the relief and gratitude that accompany their release, the incident should remind us that security cannot be treated as the responsibility of one level of government alone.

“State governments, the Federal Government, security agencies, traditional institutions, local authorities and communities must continuously work together, share intelligence and coordinate their efforts to protect our people.”

Dr Mosh stressed that insecurity does not respect state boundaries, noting that criminals can operate across different jurisdictions while government responses can sometimes remain divided along administrative lines.

He therefore called for stronger and more institutionalised Federal-State security synergy, particularly in intelligence gathering, information sharing, rapid response, inter-state security coordination and the protection of major transportation corridors.

He said the recent experience involving the Oyo corps members showed the importance of cooperation between states, especially when an incident involving citizens of one state occurs in another.

Reports on the response to the abduction indicate that the Oyo State Government maintained government-to-government contact with Imo State while also engaging security agencies in both states.

“Security Must Remain Above Politics” said Dr Mosh

Dr Mosh further appealed to political leaders and stakeholders to treat the protection of citizens as a matter of common national responsibility.

He said security should not become an issue that divides political actors, because every Nigerian, regardless of political affiliation, ethnicity, religion or location, deserves the protection of the Nigerian state.

He also called for sustained investment in intelligence-led policing, modern security technology, community-based intelligence and improved coordination between state security structures and federal security agencies.

According to him, government should not only respond after an abduction has occurred but must continually strengthen preventive mechanisms capable of identifying and disrupting threats before they develop into tragedies.

Dr Mosh said Oyo State’s recent security experiences, including the abduction of pupils and teachers in Oriire earlier in 2026, should encourage all levels of government to strengthen preventive security measures.

The Judicial Commission of Inquiry into the Oriire incident subsequently made recommendations concerning preventive security measures and cooperation between security agencies and government institutions.

He therefore urged the Federal and State Governments to continue building on lessons from such incidents and ensure that intelligence gathered in one jurisdiction can quickly become useful to security agencies in another.

He also commended the security personnel who continue to put their lives at risk in the course of protecting citizens, stressing that their welfare, equipment and operational capacity must remain a priority.

Dr Mosh concluded by urging Nigerians to support legitimate security efforts through responsible information sharing and community cooperation.

He said:

“Government has the primary responsibility to protect lives and property, but government cannot succeed without the cooperation of the people.

“We must build a security architecture where Federal and State Governments work as partners, security agencies share intelligence promptly, communities provide useful information and citizens have confidence that their government will act when their safety is threatened.”

He congratulated the released corps members and their families and expressed hope that the experience would strengthen the commitment of all relevant authorities to preventing similar incidents in the future.

“The freedom of these young Nigerians is a welcome development. Let us turn the relief of today into a renewed commitment to building a Nigeria where citizens can travel, work, study and live without fear.”

Amb. Dr. Chief Abioye Ajadi (Dr Mosh)
Founder/President, Moshood Ajadi Foundation