Nigeria, Feb. 21 -- Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has alleged that the opposition in the state is working hard to make the state ungovernable for him. He also condemned the ethnic profiling of criminals.

He said despite the actions and inactions of the opposition, his administration is capable and residents should not be afraid. He added that solutions to the security challenges are "quite simple".

The governor said this Saturday during his quarterly media chat on the state-owned television, BCOS.

"My message to the people of Oyo State is don't be afraid. All the challenges we are going through now, I want to assure the people of Oyo State that we are up to the task and the job you gave us and we are doing it," he said.

"People m...