Security

Oyo Police Call for Vigilance in Border Communities

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By Abisola Oluremi

The Oyo State Police Command has urged traditional rulers, community leaders and residents, particularly those in border communities, to promptly report suspicious movements and activities to security authorities to help curb crime across the state.

Police Public Relations Officer, PPRO in Oyo State, Mr Olayinka Ayanlade, made the call in a statement, stressing that timely information from the public would strengthen crime prevention and enable security agencies to respond swiftly to incidents.

He explained that the directive aligns with ongoing efforts by the Nigeria Police Force to reinforce security structures and enhance public safety nationwide.

According to the command, it has intensified proactive security deployments across the state through increased visibility policing, strategic placement of patrol vehicles and improved operational readiness to ensure faster response to distress calls and emergencies.

Mr Ayanlade added that the ongoing joint night patrol initiative, code-named “Convoy Patrol,” has strengthened collaboration among security agencies and improved their capacity to address existing and emerging security threats.

Edited by Maxwell Oyekunle

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Crime

Three Suspected Armed Robbers Nabbed in Oyo

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By Abisola Oluremi

The Oyo Police Command has arrested three suspects following a high-stakes armed robbery in the Asejire area of Ibadan. 

Acting on a tip-off, the CP Monitoring Unit tracked the five-man syndicate to Ogbomoso, where they apprehended 24-year-old Chigbo Mesoma, 29-year-old Erondu Wisdom, and 25-year-old Okechukwu Emmanuel.

​In a release signed by the Command Public Relations Officer, Mr Olayinka Ayanlade, the officers recovered a hijacked Howo Truck loaded with 2,000 bags of Chicken feed, valued at ₦31,750,000, A cutlass and an additional set of number plates. 

The suspects have reportedly confessed to the crime, and a manhunt is currently underway to capture the remaining two members of the gang.

​Commissioner of Police in Oyo State , Mr Femi Haruna praised the public for their timely and credible information, credited with making the breakthrough possible.

 He reaffirmed that Oyo State will not be a fertile ground for criminals and urged residents to continue reporting suspicious activities via the state’s emergency toll-free lines.

Edited by Titilayo Kupoliyi

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Security

Oyo Police Command Dismisses Misconduct Claims

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By Abisola Oluremi

The Oyo State Police Command has said officers involved in an operation at The Oke-Ogun Polytechnic acted professionally and within established guidelines, following a video on X alleging misconduct.

The Command’s Police Public Relations Officer, PPRO, Mr Olayinka Ayanlade, said an internal review identified the officers in the footage and confirmed compliance with operational procedures.

He linked the police action to a January 7, 2026 cult clash on campus in which one student was shot dead.

He said operatives arrested another suspect who provided intelligence that led police, in collaboration with the institution’s management, to search certain hostels.

The command stated that the school had earlier petitioned for police intervention to forestall further violence.

It added that students cooperated during the hostel visit and that officers did not damage any property.

Police said they arrested three suspects and charged them to court, while releasing others after screening.

Authorities also dismissed claims that officers damaged a hostel ceiling, stating that available video evidence showed a student caused the damage.

The command warned against the spread of misinformation and reaffirmed its commitment to professionalism and the protection of lives and property.

Edited By Maxwell Oyekunle

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Crime

Truck Laden With Suspected Explosives Intercepted in Saki

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By Abisola Oluremi

The Oyo State Police Command has recorded a major operational success following an intelligence-led operation in Saki, Oyo State.

The Command’s Public Relations Officer, Mr Olayinka Ayanlade, said police operatives intercepted a truck conveying materials suspected to be explosive devices during a routine stop-and-search operation.

The truck and the suspected items were immediately secured and taken into police custody.

The Commissioner of Police, Oyo State Command, Mr Femi Haruna, has ordered a comprehensive investigation into the incident.

Specialised personnel from the Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Unit and the Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear (CBRN) Unit were subsequently deployed to safely secure the materials for forensic examination.

Police say a detailed analysis is ongoing to determine the exact nature of the items and their intended use.

The driver of the truck has been arrested and is currently cooperating with investigators, as efforts continue to unravel the circumstances surrounding the interception.

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