The Nigeria Union of Journalists(NUJ), Oyo State Council has condemned the wanton killings in Igangan in Ibarapa North Local Government of the state.
This is contained in a statement signed by its Chairman, Ademola Babalola and Secretary, Sola Oladapo.
The union in a statement made available to newsmen on Tuesday in Ibadan, described the killings as inhuman, cruel and barbaric.
It called on security agencies in the state, both uniformed and un-uniformed, to be more proactive in tackling the ugly trend.
The NUJ lamented the wanton killings and destruction of properties, saying the actions was avoidable if appropriate authorities evolve adequate measures and acts to time, on the intelligence information at their disposals.
The union called on both the federal and state governments to put in place adequate measures aimed at forestalling the ugly trend, because the citizens are living in palpable fears with the daily spike in bloodletting across the land.
It sympathised with victims of the dastardly act, calling on government to ensure they are adequately compensated for their losses.
The NUJ called for the convocation of security summit in the state aimed at finding a lasting solution to the ugly trend.
It also admonished the authorities to be more alive to their responsibilities of safety of lives and property of the people.
