Crime

Ejigbo LGA Chairman Imposes Dusk-to-Dawn Curfew

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The Chairman, Ejigbo Local Government Area of Osun State, Mr Teslim Ogunmola, has imposed a dusk-to-dawn curfew on Ejigbo following the killing of two residents of the town within the last four days.

Some residents of the community, Mr Olukunle Ajayi and Mrs. Adeola
Mustapha explained that the victims were killed in their homes within
a week.

The residents expressed fear over the development, believed that
ritualists might be responsible for the killings.

Confirming the incident, the Police Public Relations Officer, PPRO, in the
state, Mrs Yemisi Opalola, explained that two victims were killed in
their homes at Oya and Oloya Compounds and a suspect, Bamidele
Aboderin had been arrested in connection with the murder in the
ancient community.

The PPRO allayed the fear of the residents, announcing that the state
Police Commissioner, Mr Undie Adie, had directed full-scale investigation into the circumstances surrounding the killings.

Mrs Opatola said a 50-year-old, Musibau Muraina was killed with his
intestines exposed while the other victim Misratu Azeez, 45, was injured
on the forehead.

Temitope Mosadomi

Lifestyle

Osun Government Makes Facemasks Compulsory

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Osun state government has ordered the compulsory use of face mask in the state to contain spread of Coronavirus.

A statement by Osun state Commissioner of Police, Mr Undie Adie, says the step became imperative in face of a surge in cases of Covid-19 in the country.

Mr Adie directed police personnel to arrest any person that violates the directive as well as ensure total enforcement of the guidelines.

He urged the residents to continue to maintain social distancing, regular washing of hand with soap as well as the use of alcohol-based hand sanitizers.

The commissioner for police enjoined them to cooperate with government and Nigeria police so as to contain the spread of the virus of the state.

Wasiu Ajadosu

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

News

Ondo CP Charges Officers on Professionalism

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Ondo State Commissioner of Police, Mr Undie Adie, has warned officers of the command who are posted on patrol to ensure citizens maintain strict compliance with the dusk to dawn curfew, to be exceptionally professional in the discharge of their duties. 

Mr Adie in a statement signed by the Ondo State Police Public Relations Officer, PPRO, Mr Tee-Leo Ikoro, said the warning became imperative as a result of the avalanche of complaints at his disposal. 

According to him, Nigerians are already carrying the burden of grief of the lockdown and curfew, it will be unprofessional for overzealous security agents to treat them unjustly.

The Police Commissioner noted that the command would never take it kindly with any officer who violates the human rights of any citizen of Ondo State, especially those on essential duties while the curfew lasted. 

Mr Adie also advised the good people of the state to obey the order of restrictions on movement by the government during this period, while pleading with those on essential duties to always carefully identify themselves when accosted by law-enforcement officers and avoid professional arrogance.

Leke Adegbite

Security

Police to Begin Enforcement of Ondo Government Orders

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Police in Ondo State is to begin the enforcement government’s orders to contain the spread of Covid-19 in the state.

The Police Commissioner, Mr Undie Adie made this known during a joint briefing with Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu in Akure the state capital.

Mr Undie expressed worry that some residents were still flouting government directives put in place to check the deadly virus.

The commissioner reemphasized that only those selling medicine, water and food items would be allowed to continue to render such services.

Earlier, Governor Akeredolu reaffirmed the ban on markets, shops, bars, clubs as well as religious and social gatherings.

The governor reiterated the administration’s resolve to try as much as possible to keep the state free of Covid-19.

Olorunferanmi Odofin