Oyo State residents have been assured of hitch-free Salah celebrations by the State Police Command Headquarters.
The development according to a press release signed by the state Police Public Relations Officer, SP Adewale Osifeso noted that the state Commissioner of Police, CP Adebola Hamzat confirmed the provision of maximum security in the state in order to ensure peaceful holidays during the Eid-El-Fitr celebration.
The state Commissioner also felicitated with Muslim Ummah in the state over the celebration of Eid -El-Fitr.
A copy of the statement made available to journalists reads “The Commissioner of Police, Oyo State Command, CP Adebola A. Hamzat, psc, FICMC, fdc, Ph.D while wishing the entire Muslim Ummah in Oyo State Happy Festivities, wishes to assert emphatically that comprehensive security provisions tailored to specificities have been emplaced to ensure relative tranquility during and beyond the holidays.”
“In furtherance of the above, the Command’s spotlight shall be beamed extensively across all critical infrastructure, places of worship, recreation centers, public spaces, financial institutions and all connecting routes and highways leading in and out of the State.”
“Consequent on the above and in line with Standard Operational Procedure (SOP), the CP has directed Area Commanders, Divisional Police Officers, Heads of Tactical teams and formations throughout the Command to lead security operations from the Frontline.”
“These shall include, Intelligence led Motorized Patrols, Intensive Stop and Search, Surveillance routines around places of residence, National critical infrastructure and purposeful raids to rid criminal elements.”
“Also, the Command has deliberately increased layers of supervision for its field operatives during the holidays and beyond. This is deemed necessary in a bid to ensure optimal professionalism while duties are being discharged.”
“Furthermore, while felicitating with Muslim faithfuls and the general public on the successful completion of the Holy Month of Ramadan, the Command has re-affirmed its commitment towards the protection of lives and property for all and sundry.”
“Happy Eid-el-Fitr celebration.””If you see something, say something and the Police will immediately do something.”
“In cases of emergencies, the Command can always be reached through these emergency control room numbers: 615 (toll free) (OYO STATE SECURITY RESPONSE CENTER). and Oyo State Police Command Emergency line, 08081768614.”