Security

Avoid the use of fireworks, unauthorised street carnivals – Oyo Police

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The Oyo State Police Command, has cautioned members of the public against the use of fireworks otherwise known as bangers, knockouts and other explosives during this yuletide season.

The Commissioner of Police in Oyo State, Mr Nwachuckwu Enwonwu gave the warning in a press release made available to Radio Nigeria.

Mr Enwonwu equally warns against organizing unauthorized street carnivals within the state during this season and beyond.

According to the statement the warning becomes necessary as part of proactive measures to stem the tide of crimes and criminality that usually characterize the approaching Yuletide and New Year celebrations. 

Parents and guardians are further enjoined to warn their children\wards to desist from using fireworks, and shun involvement in any activity relating to street carnivals.

The statement adds that Oyo State Police Command will not condone any act capable of threatening the relative peace and tranquility being enjoyed by all and sundry in the state, as the Commissioner of Police has directed officers and men of the command to bring all perpetrators to book.

Abisola Oluremi

Crime

Lagos State Police Command Recovers Stolen OGHA Mace

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The police operatives attached to Trade Fair Station of the Lagos State Police Command on Friday recovered the missing mace of the Ogun State House of Assembly, OGHA, at Abule-Ado Area of the state at about 8.30am.

A release by the Police Public Relations Officer, PPRO, of Lagos State Police Command, Mr Muyiwa Adejobi says the police operatives worked on intelligence from the members of the community that someone in a moving vehicle, suspected to be a Toyota Siena, threw out an object into the nearby bush and recovered the object which was later identified to be the Ogun State House of Assembly Mace.

The mace had been allegedly stolen from the House of Assembly compex, Ogun State recently.

It has been handed over to the Commissioner of Police, Lagos State, CP Mr Hakeem Odumosu, who later instructed the DCP State CID, Lagos State, Yetunde Longe, to protect the mace and liaise with the Ogun State Police Command on the return of the recovered mace to Ogun State.

The Commissioner of Police, Lagos State, Mr Hakeem Odumosu however promised to assist the Ogun State Police Command in the investigation into the incident that led to the recovery of the mace. 

Abisola Oluremi

Crime

I sold the heads of burnt Iwo Road Police Officers for #1000 naira – Suspect

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A teenager, Adewale Abiodun, and a 24-year-old Aliu Mubarak, have confessed to carting away heads of two policemen that were burnt at Abayomi Area of Iwo Road, Ibadan, during the #EndSARS protest and sold to an herbalist for a thousand naira.

The duo made the confession at Police Headquarters, Eleyele during parade of some arrested persons.

The 17-year-old Abiodun said he found the burnt heads of the officers on the floor and decided to sell them to an herbalist.

He lamented that he had only collected 500 naira from the herbalist before the arrest.

The 44-year-old herbalist, Oladiipo Fakorede who admitted to the crime said he bought the heads for ritual purposes.

The Commissioner of Police, Oyo State Command, Mr Nwachukwu Enwonwu, also paraded kidnappers and some hoodlums that stole from Iseyin Police Station during the #EndSARS protest.

Mr Enwonwu further enjoined members of the public to report anyone with questionable character to the police.

Abisola Oluremi

Security

New Ondo State Police Commissioner Assumes Office

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The newly deployed Commissioner of Police, CP, in Ondo State, Mr Bolaji Amidu Salami, has resumed duty on Wednesday 3rd of June at the state headquarters of the Nigeria Police Command, Igbatoro Road, in Akure.

Mr Salami took over as the 30th Ondo State Commissioner of Police from Mr Undie Adie, who was redeployed to Osun State Police Command.

The new Ondo CP in his address, said his target was to ensure continuous protection of lives and property in the state.

In his farewell message, the former Ondo State Police Commissioner, Mr Undie said he has a confidence in the new CP, adding that he was happy that crimes drastically reduced during his tenure in Ondo State.

Leke Adegbite

Crime

Ogun Police Arrests 108 People for Breaching Lockdown Order

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One hundred and eight persons have been arrested and prosecuted in Abeokuta for violating the lockdown order at the Ogun State Mobile Magistrate Court.

The offenders arrested by security agents within Abeokuta metropolis were tried for non-use of face mask and unlawful movement in line with measures to contain COVID-19 in Ogun state.

The Mobile Magistrate Court presided over by Mr. David Ogogo sentenced forty persons to community service, forty-one persons paid fine while twenty seven others were released.

The state Commissioner of Police, Mr. Kenneth Ebrimson while addressing newsmen at Obantoko area of Abeokuta expressed displeasure at the level of compliance with the lockdown order of both the Federal and state government.

He noted that all the efforts being made to ensure the containment of COVID-19 pandemic must be observed with all seriousness.

The Commissioner of Police stressed that security agencies will have zero tolerance to violation of rules and regulations guiding the containment of the Coronavirus across Ogun state.

Mr. Ebrimson told the security officers to give access to only the permits duly signed by the Secretary to the Ogun State Government and the Commissioner of Police.

Wale Oluokun

Security

204 New Police Recruits Resume Duty in Ogun State

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Two hundred and four newly passed-out recruit constables have resumed duty at Ogun State Police Command, Eleweran in Abeokuta.

According to a statement by the command spokesman, Mr. Abimbola Oyeyemi, the state Commissioner of Police, Mr.  Kenneth Ebrimson while receiving the new police recruits admonished them to be good ambassadors of the force whenever they are carrying out their duties.

He said the Commissioner of Police reminded them that every police officer is a public relations officer as their actions and inactions would be related to the force.

Mr. Oyeyemi also hinted that the Commissioner of Police cautioned them to desist from all from of corruption and extortion as those found wanting will be shown the way out of the force.

204 New Police Recruits Resume Duty in Ogun State

Two hundred and four newly passed out recruit constables have resumed duty at Ogun State Police Command, Eleweran in Abeokuta.

According to a statement by the command spokesman, Mr. Abimbola Oyeyemi, the state Commissioner of Police, Mr.  Kenneth Ebrimson while receiving the new police recruits admonished them to be good ambassadors of the force whenever they are carrying out their duties.

He said the Commissioner of Police reminded them that every police officer is a public relations officer as their actions and inactions would always be related to the force.

Mr. Oyeyemi also hinted that the Commissioner of Police cautioned them to desist from all from of corruption and extortion as those found wanting will be shown the way out of the force.

He explained that the constables have since been posted to various police divisions in their respective local government areas as directed by the Inspector General of Police in the spirit of community policing. Wale Oluokun

He explained that the constables have since been posted to various police divisions in their respective local government areas as directed by the Inspector General of Police in the spirit of community policing.

Wale Oluokun

Judiciary

Oyo Govt, ALGON Case Suffers Setback

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There was confusion today at Oyo State High Court as two different counsels appeared for the Minister of Justice in a case the Oyo State Government filed against the suspended Council chairmen over the crisis rocking the leadership of local governments in the state. 

In the case, Commissioner of Police in Oyo State, Inspector General of Police and Attorney General of the Federation are also attached, respondents.

At the resumption of the case today, a counsel Mr Abiodun Amole from Chief Niyi Akintola’s Chamber stood for the Attorney General of the Federation but was immediately countered by a Principal State Counsel from Federal Ministry of Justice Abuja, Mrs A.O. Ukpai said she came from Abuja to represent the minister. 

The argument on this representation took some minutes as the state counsel insisted that she was given a letter to that effect and counsel from Chief Akintola’s Chamber said he was the one to speak for the minister and requested that the case be stood down to consult his principal.

This was however opposed by the Counsel to Oyo State Government, Dr Akin Onigbinde who called the attention of the court to a letter he received from a Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Malam Yusuff Alli indicating that he had been consulted to replaced Former Counsel to the Suspended Local Government Chairmen, Mr Kunle Shobaloju and requested for adjournment of the case till April 13 and 14.

Other Counsel in the matter told the court the dates were not convenient and chose May 11 and 12.

Ruling on the arguments, the Presiding Judge, Justice Moshood Abass told the Counsel from Chief Akintola’s Chamber and the Counsel from Federal Ministry of Justice to settle the issue between them before the next adjournment and adjourned the case till May 11 for the report of settlement or hearing.

Sunday Ogunyemi

Security

Community Policing Solution to Security Challenges – Oyo CP

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Commissioner of Police in Oyo State, Mr. Shina Olukolu, says community policing is the solution to security challenges hindering the growth of Nigeria.

Mr. Olukolu stated this while receiving the award tagged “crime crusher” of the Nigeria Police Force organised by Police Community Relations Committee, PCRC in collaboration with Crime Alert Security Network.

Mr. Olukolu stated further that the support of the public by policing their environment for security agencies would go a long way as police could not be everywhere.

Mr. Olukolu therefore urged residents living at the border areas to always alert the Police and other security agencies in case of any nefarious acts by criminally minded people.

Another award recipient and Chief executive officer of Crime Alert Security Network, Mr. Amos Olaniyan said Government needed to equip security officers with technology based devices to fight crime effectively

Earlier, PCRC chairman in Oyo State, Reverend Paul Omofoye said the award was given to appreciate the recipients for their immense contributions in the fight against insecurity.

Other award recipients were the Sabiganna of Iganna Kingdom, Oba Oyemonla Azeez and Rector, The Polytechnic Ibadan, Professor Kazeem Adebiyi.

Rasheedat Makinde

Security

Oyo Police Reiterates Ban on Illegal Use of Siren

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Commissioner of Police, Oyo State Police Command, Mr. Shina Olukolu has called the attention of the public to the directives on the ban of unauthorized use of sirens, revolving lights and covered number plates on vehicles.

This is contained in a statement in Ibadan by Police Public Relations Officer, PPRO, Mr. Olugbenga Fadeyi. 

The statement notes that any individual or group caught violating the directives would be arrested and prosecuted in accordance with the statutory laws as the task force to carry out the orders has already been put in place. 

It also warns all security personnel caught in the web of escorting their principals with covered vehicle number plates or illegal use of sirens or revolving lights would immediately be arrested and made to face the consequences of their misconduct.

Rasheedah Makinde

Security

Security Company Donates Building to the Police

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Oyo State Police Command has commenced recruitment of Community Policing Volunteers.

The Commissioner of Police in Oyo State, Mr. Shina Olukolu stated this in Ibadan while commissioning the administrative block donated by Crime Alert Security Network to Egbeda Division of Oyo State Command of Nigeria Police Force.

Mr. Olukolu said explained that the command had begun screening of the volunteers in connection with traditional rulers, and members of the Police Community Relations Committee.

The Commissioner of Police said those to be recruited must be able-bodied and be between the ages of twenty-one and fifty years.

Speaking on the donation, Mr. Olukolu commended the donor, who is also the Chief Executive Officer, Crime Alert Security Network, Dr. Amos Olaniyan and called on Nigerians to emulate the gesture.

In a remark, the Chief Executive Officer, Crime Alert Security Network, Dr. Amos Olaniyan called on police to embrace ideas from the private sector that could help them to achieve their vision.

Dr. Olaniyan also advocated adequate training for police officers to be more efficient.

At the event, the chairman, Police Community Relations Committee, PCRC, Oyo State Command, Mr. Peter Omofoye pronounced the Crime Alert Boss as patron of PCRC.

Sunday Ogunyemi

Security

LG Tussle: Police Warns Against Breach of Peace

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Commissioner of Police in Oyo State, Mr. Shina Olukolu has called on all stakeholders in the lingering Local Government chairmanship tussle in the State to obey the law and shun illegal acts.

This is contained in a statement in Ibadan by Police Public Relations Officer, PPRO, in Oyo state, Mr. Olugbenga Fadeyi.

The statement notes that unleashing chaos, bloodshed, lawlessness, and destruction of properties or inflicting injuries on one another will serve no purpose, but be an obstacle to peace of the society.

It advises stakeholders to sheath their swords and give peace a chance.

The statement warns all and sundry that the police will not stand by or fold its arms and watch any group or individuals cause chaos, lawlessness, and destruction as it will deal decisively with those found wanting.

It reiterates its belief in the capacity, ability and exemplary leadership qualities of Oyo State residents to find a solution to their common differences.

The statement enjoins law-abiding citizens to go about their lawful businesses without any fear, threat or intimidation from any group or individuals as the police are on ground to ensure the safety of lives and property.

Rasheedah Makinde

Security

Oyo Police Promotes Officers to the Rank DCP, CSP, DSP, Others

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Commissioner of Police in Oyo state, Mr. Shina Olukolu has decorated ten senior officers from the rank of Chief Superintendent of Police to Deputy Commissioner of Police. 

The programme was held at the Command Headquarters, Eleyele, Ibadan.

Mr. Olukolu called on the newly decorated officers to see their promotion as a commitment and challenge to be more dedicated to their duty.

He encouraged them to continue to work professionally in order to meet the objectives of the Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Muhammed Adamu of securing the nation.

The police boss said the promotion served as a motivation to do more and they should be civil and professional while discharging their responsibility.

Mr. Olukolu stated further that the officers should ensure that they are accountable on whatever actions they do as anybody found guilty of any misconduct would not be pardoned.

The Commissioner of Police also appreciated the IGP for promoting some of the officers in the state, adding that the police in Oyo State and Nigeria in general would not let him down.

Speaking on behalf of the newly promoted officers, Deputy Commissioner of Police, Mr. Akoh Gabriel, said they were highly motivated with the promotion and pledged more commitment in the discharge of their duties.

Five Assistant Commissioners of Police were promoted to the Deputy Commissioner of Police while five Chief Superintendents of Police were lifted to the post of Assistant Commissioner of Police. 

Rasheedah Makinde