Following gunmen attack on the Abolongo Correctional Center, Oyo on Friday night that has led to the release of hundreds of inmates, while a few of the escapees have been recaptured some are said to still be on the run.

Governor ‘Seyi Makinde, has called for calm over the jailbreak, stating that all security agencies in the state have been put on high alert, and that the state would do everything to protect its citizens and all state and national assets.

Governor Makinde, who stated this in a state broadcast aired on the Broadcasting Corporation of Oyo State (BCOS) on Saturday night, said the government has directed the security agencies to deploy security personnel to critical areas within the state and to monitor all borders across the state.

He urged all residents of the state to be watchful and to call the Security Emergency Number 615 in case they notice any strange movement of persons or development, repeating the call to action, “if you see something, say something.”

Makinde, however, commiserated with the families of the two security agents that lost their lives to the sad occurrence, a corporal of the Nigerian Army attached to Operation Burst, and an Operative of the Oyo State Amotekun Corps.

The governor had earlier visited another Amotekun Corp, Shukurat Omoba, who was injured in the attack and in critical condition at the University College Hospital, UCH, Ibadan.

The governor equally called on residents of the state to disregard speculations doing the rounds on social media about the attack, stating that the authorities have begun investigations into the matter.

“I appeal to you, the good people of Oyo State, to remain calm. We are aware of the various speculations going round especially on social media regarding the reason for this attack. I urge you all to disregard any such rumours as the authorities are still investigating the matter.”

“Rest, assured that we will continue to do everything we are constitutionally allowed to do to secure our state,” Governor Makinde added.