•By Oyeniyi Awojoodu, Ibadan
IBADAN – The Oyo State Police Command has beefed up security apparatus in the state ahead the 64th Independence Anniversary Day celebrations.
This development was conveyed in a press statement issued by the state Police Public Relations officer, SP Adewale Osifeso.
Osifeso in a copy of the statement made available to journalists in Ibadan, Oyo state Capital on Monday enjoyed parents and guidance to warn their children to desist from any form of Illegalities that can breach the peace of the state.
The statement stated as thus, “As Residents of Oyo State join the rest of the Nation in celebrating her (64th) Sixty – Fourth Independence Anniversary, the Oyo State Police Command under the constructive leadership of CP Sonubi Ayodele, psc, in concert with other relevant sister services have emplaced comprehensive security strategies towards a successful anniversary outing.
In our proactive nature, Residents will witness high octane confidence-building motorized patrols in conformity with the assurances of their safety.
So also, there will be purposeful surveillance duties by the Command’s tactical, operational and intelligence asset around critical infrastructures and public spaces.
In a similar development and in furtherance of the numerous strategic stakeholders’ meetings held with Parents, Guardians and leaders of different spheres of influence. The Command further advises residents to caution their children, wards and followers against been used as Canon-fodders to disrupt the relative tranquility in the State before, during and after the anniversary celebrations as those found culpable would face heavy sanctions.
While the Command recognizes the right of citizens to a Peaceful Assembly under the constitution, deliberate efforts guided by Standard practices will be emplaced to prevent sinister-minded individuals or groups from hijacking the process at the various designated locations for the peaceful processions.
Furthermore, Area Commanders across the length and breadth of the Command have been directed to personally lead convoy patrols at their respective jurisdictions in a bid to increase the layers of supervision of field operatives under their watch during this period.
Lastly, the Oyo State Police Command wishes to assert its resolve to work with all patriotic residents of the state while maintaining public order and safety for all.
On a note of Finality, “If you see something, say something and the Police will immediately do something.”
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In cases of emergency, the Command can always be reached through these numbers: OYO STATE CALL RESPONSE CENTER TOLL FREE LINE: 615; OYO STATE POLICE COMMAND CONTROL ROOM LINE(S);08081768614, 09054133071 & 09061299291.