The Oyo State Government has acquired two surveillance aircrafts to fortify security operations in the state. Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State said the delivery of two security surveillance aircraft will significantly boost security operations and enhance rapid response to criminal activities across the state.

Governor Makinde, taking delivery of the aircraft at the Ladoke Akintola International Airport, Ibadan, explained that the decision to acquire the surveillance aircraft was based on the vast landmass of Oyo State and the need to complement security personnel on the ground with aerial surveillance.

The governor stressed that the procurement of the aircraft was part of a long-term security strategy and not a reaction to the recent kidnapping incident in Oriire Local Government Area, noting that the aircraft would enable security agencies to monitor large areas of the state more effectively within a short time.

Makinde said the aircraft would be deployed immediately, adding that they were flown into the state by Nigerian Air Force pilots under a Memorandum of Understanding between the Oyo State Government and the Nigerian Air Force for their operation.