By Rasheedah Makinde
Commissioner of Police, Oyo State Command, Mr Adebola Hamzat has ordered the immediate deployment of Command’s operational, intelligence and tactical assets towards the overall success of the Egungun festivities in the state.
This is contains in a statement signs in Ibadan by the Police Public Relations Officer, Mr Adewale Osifeso.
It states that Police Command wishes to inform the general public that it has concluded plans to effectively secure residents and good citizens alike following the “Suspension-lift order” on the Annual Egungun Festivities by the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Senator Lekan Balogun, CFR, Alli Okunmade II.
It states further that residents shall witness high octane patrols, intelligence led stop and search and technology enhanced surveillance duties during the build-up to the commencement of the next phase of the festivities.
It also assures the general public to go about their lawful businesses without fear of harassment or molestation, and warned against breaching the relative tranquility enjoyed in the State by agents of mischief.
The Command further advises Parents, Guardians and leaders of influence in the society to prevail on their Children, Wards and Proteges against being used by criminal elements to disrupt the processions in a bid to create panic and blood-letting as heavy sanctions would be meted out on any one found culpable in accordance with relevant laws.
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