Crime

Police Parade Suspected Murderers in Ibadan

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The long arm of the law has caught up with a suspected murderer of a 25 years old Barakat at Jibola Afonja in Oyo town, Tiamiyu Abass.

The suspected murderer was paraded alongside thirty other suspected criminals who were arrested for various offences by the Commissioner of Police in Oyo State,  Mrs Ngozi Onadeko. 

Confessing, Abass said he was an herbalist and the deceased, Barakat was one of his customers. 

He narrated that the deceased came to his house for spiritual consultation and that he cut off her head with cutlass and removed some of her body parts for money ritual.

Abass said he was apprehended by the public while trying to drop the remains of the body at a river beside his house. 

Another suspect, Seyi a farm owner at Olohunda, Egbeda Local Government Area of Oyo State, was said to have allegedly killed one taxi driver who had been robbing him on his farm.

The suspect who was in unlawful possession of fire arms confessed to have beaten the deceased to death and dumped his corpse at Olohunda area in order to cover his criminal act.

Also, a notorious self confessed armed robber, Ayobami Erinfolami said he specialized in robbing hospitals, hotels and was part of the gang that invaded Fresh FM in Challenge area of Ibadan.

Other suspects who were paraded for various offences confessed to the crime leveled against them and pleaded for leniency. 

Parading the suspects, Commissioner of Police in Oyo State, Mrs Ngozi Onadeko said the Command through purposeful proactive policing had continuously redesigned its security architecture to catch up with both existing and emerging security concerns. 

“While appreciating the cooperation enjoyed from members of the public, relevant sister agencies, media, and non-state actors in reducing crime to its barest minimum, the Command wishes to appeal to all and sundry against spreading fake news and indulging in the condemnable act of jungle justice as it destroys evidence, distorts investigation and denies the accused “right to fair-hearing”.

In the same vein, the Command’s Monitoring and X-Squad units have been effectively mobilized across the length and breadth of the State to ensure utmost professionalism from the Officers and men as they discharge their duties incompliance with standard best practice.

In conclusion, I urge the good people of Oyo State not to forget “If you see something! Please say something…”

 In cases of emergency, the Command can always be reached through this emergency control room number: 615 (Toll free) (OYO STATE SECURITY TRUST FUND). Oyo State Police Command emergency lines 07055495413 and 08081768614.

The NPF rescue me app is also available for free download on both Android and Apple IOS, for Android and I phone users respectively.”

The Commissioner therefore promised to charge the suspects to court after proper investigations. 

Exhibits found with the suspects included 18 Arms, 11 ammunitions, 8 vehicles, 4 motorcycles and some other criminal items.

Rasheedah Makinde 

Security

Let Professionalism be your Watchword; Police DIG Admonishes Personnel

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Officers and men of the Nigeria Police Force have been urged to always be professional in discharging their civic responsibility. 

Deputy Inspector General of Police, DIG, in charge the southwest geopolitical zone , Mr  Babatunde Kokumo stated this during a working visit to the Police Command in Oyo State.

Mr Kokumo said Police officers should at all times respect people’s rights and be civil with people. 

He noted that their training,  uniforms and their ammunitions  were meant to protect the public and should  not be used in threatening,  assaulting or extortion money from the citizens. 

DIG Kokumo explained that Police are peace makers,  hence the need for them to work within the ambience of law.

He stated further that though,  some members of the public had lost hope in Policemen, the assumption could still be redeemed through professionalism,  dedication,  diligence and lawful behaviour.

The DIG ,therefore, called on the Command not to allow disgruntled elements to distract or lure them from discharging their duties optimally. 

Earlier, in her address of welcome, Commissioner of Police in Oyo state,  Mrs Ngozi Onadeko said though,  the Command was faced with numerous challenges , through the resilience of gallant officers the siege had reduced gradually.

Mrs Onadeko ,therefore, assured the public of a continuous improvement in the security sector and called for more support from members of the public through intelligence sharing of information as well as a solid synergy among other sister agencies.

 Rasheedah Makinde

Lifestyle

Stakeholders Proffer Solutions to Insecurity

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Revival of value system, avoidance of religious extremism, attitudinal change to insecurity and youth empowerment have been reaffirmed as antidote to security challenges facing Nigeria.

The Founder and Spiritual Head, Shafaudeen in Islam Worldwide, Professor Sabit Olagoke made the submission in a presentation during the 2022 annual stakeholders conference with the theme “Challenges of Insecurity and Terrorism in Nigeria” at Wakajaye, Ibadan.

Professor Olagoke, who emphasized that the conference which was in collaboration with the Centre for Religious Cooperation and Tolerance was to the restoration of peace in Nigeria suggested that Nigerians needed to become change agents, strong connection between religious centres and government policies, and harness youths potential to curb insecurity.

Professor Olagoke also called on government to be masses-focused and enthrone justice and equity in governance.

The founder of Shafaudeen in Islam urged Nigerians not to lose hope in a better Nigeria and prioritize communal harmony and brotherhood.

In another presentation on security and development issues, the Commissioner of Police, Oyo State command, Mrs Ngozi Onadeko represented by the Commander, Federal Highway Patrol, Oyo State, Alhaji Usman Sarafadeen tasked parents to be conscious of their children’s company and movements, while stressing the imperative of youth reorientation and develop the zeal to change the society for better.

The Controller of Customs, Oyo/Osun Area Command, Mr. A. R. Abdulkadir represented by CSC Idowu Owolabi and the Comptroller of Nigeria Immigration, Oyo State Command, Mr Isa Dan-Sulaiman represented by the chief Imam of Immigration Mosque, Alhaji Abdulmumin Akinlabi identified insecurity as an enemy of business activities and investments, pointed out that there was the need for government to provide more border equipment, ensure security in volatile areas and intensity training of security personnel for adequate security of lives and property.

Highlights of the conference which had in attendance peace advocates, socio-cultural organizations was a cultural display by students of the Shafaudeen Group of School on the Importance of peace and unity and book presentations to security formations.

Sherifdeen Nashirdeen

Crime

Alleged Kidnapping: Police Deploy Heavy Security to Lagos-Ibadan Expressway

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Commissioner of Police in Oyo state, Mrs Ngozi Onadeko has allayed the fear of residents of the State over the alleged kidnap cases on Lagos Ibadan express way. 

Mrs Onadeko stated this when she led the police team on routine check to the alleged kidnap area, onigaari to forestall reoccurrence of any criminality. 

She said routine check became imperative following the alleged kidnap at Ogunmakin and Onigaari areas on Lagos Ibadan expressway. 

The police boss in Oyo state noted further that the visit and routine checks were joint efforts with Police Command in Ogun state to ensure that the road was visible and safe for motorists and other road users.

The Commissioner explained that investigation was ongoing on the recent kidnappings in the areas which are now fortified with the heavy presence of security personnel.

She said the presence of the security men in the areas would help in maintaining peace and order which would go a long way at tackling the menace.

The Commissioner stated further that the command would do all it could to ensure that the people of Oyo state sleep with their eyes closed.

Mrs Onadeko, therefore, called on members of the public to stop speculating unconfirmed stories that could deter the genuine movement of people and which could cause unnecessary panic or unrest in the society. 

She added that whenever there were unusual movements, the people should endeavour to inform the police or other security agencies for quick interventions. 

It would be recalled that there were reported cases recently of kidnapping at Ogunmakin and Onigaari areas on Lagos Ibadan expressway.

The heavily armed convoy also went round Ibadan as a show-off force.

Rasheedah Makinde

Security

Olubadan’s Passing: Oyo Police Assures Residents of Adequate Security

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POLICE PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICE

Telegraphic Address                           THE PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICE

PRESSPOL IBADAN                             POLICE STATE HEADQUARTERS

Email:- [email protected]              ELEYELE, IBADAN.

                                                        Date: 2nd January 2022

In reply, please quote –      AZ: 5250/OY/PPRO/ VOL. 6/98

POLICE PRESS RELEASE

RE: UNFORTUNATE PASSING OF HIS IMPERIAL MAJESTY, OBA SALIU AKANMU ADETUNJI, “THE AJE OGUNGUNISO 1” ADEQUATE SECURITY EMPLACED BY OYO STATE POLICE COMMAND

The Commissioner of Police, Oyo State Command, CP Ngozi Onadeko, fdc on behalf of Oyo State Police Command commiserates with the entire Olubadan dynasty and indeed Oyo State over the painful loss of “His Imperial Majesty, Oba Saliu Akanmu Adetunji, the Aje Ogunguniso 1” who passed on at the age of 93, today Sunday, 2nd January 2022.

2. The revered First Class Monarch would particularly be missed for his active participation and support in ridding Ibadan and indeed the state at large of undesirable criminal elements, a major contributory factor that underscores the present enviable status of sustained relative tranquillity.

3. Sequel to this, the Commissioner of Police Oyo State Command, CP Ngozi Onadeko, fdc wishes to emphatically assure the general public that proactive and adequate security measures have been emplaced to guide the transition process of the late monarch has he joins his ancestors.

4. The measures include; adequate deployments around the nook and crannies of the state characterised by visibility policing, convoy patrols in concert with relevant sister agencies, surveillance and intelligence-led stop and search duties.

5. While assuring all and sundry to be law-abiding and to go about their normal businesses without fear of molestation or harassment from anyone, Parents and persons wielding various degrees of influence in religious, socio-political or in any other capacity are advised to warn their wards and protégés against acts that can lead to a breach of the peace as such violators would be severely sanctioned.

6. In cases of emergency, the Command can always be reached through these emergency control room numbers: 615 (toll-free) (OYO STATE SECURITY TRUST FUND), and Oyo State Police Command emergency lines 07055495413 and 08081768614. The NPF Rescue Me app is also available for free download on both Android and Apple IOS, for Android and iPhone users respectively.

E- SIGNED

DSP. ADEWALE OSIFESO Anipr, 

POLICE PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER

FOR: COMMISSIONER OF POLICE OYO STATE COMMAND.

Security

We won’t allow any unsanctioned street carnivals – Oyo CP

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The Commissioner of Police in Oyo State, Mrs Ngozi Onadeko directs Area Commanders, Divisional Police Officers and Tactical Commanders to clamp down on all unauthorized street carnivals which in most cases are avenues for instigating gang-related violence.

This is contained in a statement signed in Ibadan by the Police Public Relations Officer, Mr Adewale Osifeso.

The commissioner also warns that the ban on the use of fireworks remains valid and that the command will enforce all extant laws prohibiting its sales and usage during this Yuletide season.  

She said further that dealers, traders and suppliers of fireworks are advised against stockpiling the prohibited items and selling to ignorant minors as violators would be severely dealt with and prosecuted. 

The statement also urges parents, guardians and leaders wielding various degrees of influence in religious, educational and traditional capacities to warn their wards and protégés against violating this law as adequate sanctions would be meted out.

While re-affirming the command’s commitment to the assurances of sustained levels of relative tranquillity throughout the yuletide and beyond, the Oyo State Commissioner of Police says the command can be reached through these control room numbers, 615, 07055495413 and 08081768614 for quick intervention in case of any emergency.

Rasheedah Makinde

Crime

Man Buys Two Human Heads for N25,000 Lands in Police Net

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The Commissioner of Police the state, Mrs Ngozi Onadeko has paraded the suspect with forty other suspects who were arrested for various offences ranging from armed robbery, burglary,  car snatching,  conspiracy to stealing. 

The suspect,  Moruf Ganiyu who was caught with the possession of human skull confessed to the crime and claimed the human head was exhumed from a cemetery on Akanran road, Ibadan.

Ganiyu said the human head was sold to him by one Abideen Raheem at the rate of twenty-five thousand naira for the purpose of money rituals.

Also, one Tope Ogundiran was apprehended for stealing a lady’s bag after the victim’s shoo was burgled in Ogbomoso. 

Ogundiran later denied the allegations levelled against him, claiming that the goods belonged to him.

Other suspects who were arrested for various offences confessed to the crime and pleaded for leniency as they claimed that the economic downturn of the nation pushed them to the act.

Parading the suspects,  Commissioner of Police in Oyo state,  Mrs Ngozi Onadeko explained that in a swift response to the evolving trends in the security sector, Orlando had embarked on driven intelligence and redefined operational architecture to combat the challenges. 

Mrs Onadeko stated further that the breakthroughs and accomplishments were achieved by the command through its courageous and valiant officers who were well committed to the job as well as the corporation of members of the public through intelligence sharing. 

“While re-affirming our commitment to justice and assurances of a sustained level of relative tranquillity throughout the yuletide and beyond, the Oyo State Police command anticipates improved cooperation from the citizenry especially in the areas of providing credible and timely information germane in birthing a crime-free Oyo state. 

“I would like to use this medium to appeal to the conscience of good people of the state against the unpleasant rising trend of jungle justice which the Command condemns strongly as inhumane,  a gross violation of the victim’s right to fair-hearing and utter disregard on the sanctity of human life”

The Commissioner of Police, therefore, promised to charge the suspects to court after proper investigations. 

Exhibits found with the suspects included one human head,  one Toyota Camry car, some locally made guns, cash, live cartridges and ammunitions and other stolen motorcycles and home appliances. 

Rasheedah Makinde 

Crime

Abductors Of APC Chieftain’s Wife Apprehended In Ibadan

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Commissioner of Police in Oyo state, Mrs Ngozi Onadeko has paraded the notorious kidnapper who abducted the wife of All Progressives Congress, APC, chieftain, Mrs. Juliet Salawu alongside other suspected criminals.

While parading the suspects, Mrs Onadeko said the Command achieved the success through purposeful driven intelligence and gallant officers.

She said the command had waged war against any form of criminality in the state through sophisticated mechanism and other ammunitions and warned criminally minded people to leave Oyo state or face the consequences. 

“The Commissioner noted that the success was indeed a testimony of the hard work, determination, relentless service and renewed sense of purpose from courageous and gallant operatives in the face off against crime and criminality”

“Mrs Onadeko therefore craved the indulgence of the people of Oyo State to be unrelenting efforts by giving out useful information which would be most vital in nipping crime in the bud.”

The suspected kidnapper, Balaji Shittu who allegedly kidnapped the wife of APC chieftain, Mrs Juliet Salawu said they did it to raise some money.

Shittu said they abducted her and collected over three million naira as ransome from her relatives before releasing her after eight days. 

The victim, Mrs Juliet Salawu said she went through a lot of trauma in the hands of the kidnappers before she was released.

Other suspected criminals who were apprehended for various offences ranging from kidnapping, car theft, armed robbery and other related crime admitted that they committed the crime and pleaded for leniency.

Exhibits found with the suspects included two motorcycles, three toyota cars, local charms, mobile phones, jewelry, axe, machete and other criminal weapons.

Rasheedah Makinde

Security

Oyo Police Commissioner, DSS Director Visit New NSCDC Commandant

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Commissioner of Police in Oyo state, Mrs Ngozi Onadeko and the State Director of Department of State Services, DSS, Mrs Clara Onika, have commended the effort of officers and men of Nigeria Security And Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, in fighting crimes. 

The two services commanders gave the commendation during a courtesy visit to the New Oyo State NSCDC Commandant, Mr Micheal Adaralewa.

In her remarks, the Oyo State Director DSS, Mrs. Onika commended the management of NSCDC for creation of Agro Rangers whose activities have boost food security in Nigeria and  intelligence sharing from grassroots.

She noted that the officers and men of the NSCDC are very active, passionate, hardworking and professional in discharging their duties. 

The DSS Director also applauded NSCDC for being proactive in the fight against crime and criminalities in the state especially in the areas of Crisis management, Agro Rangers, protection against oil pipeline vandalism, child trafficking and supervision of Private Guard Companies. 

The Commissioner of Police in Oyo State, Mrs. Ngozi Onadeko who said there was no rancour or rivalry between NSCDC and Nigeria Police encouraged all security operatives in Oyo state especially at the level of men to see themselves as brothers and sisters who are meant to perform task of protecting lives and properties of both indigenes and residents of Oyo State.

Reacting, Oyo State NSCDC Commandant, Mr. Adaralewa appreciated the heads of the two organizations and promised to sustain and strengthen the existing relationship between NSCDC and other security agencies in the state as handed over to him by his predecessor, stressing that he has come to Oyo state to work and fight criminality.

In another development, the state NSCDC commandant met operatives in Agro Rangers Unit of the command charging them that it is part of NSCDC’s responsibility to ensure food security by protecting and mediating between herders and farmers in Oyo State.

He urged the government and good people of Oyo State to support NSCDC with information and logistics to fight crime and criminality in the state.

Rasheedah Makinde

Politics

Police Arrest 4 Suspected Hoodlums For Election Disruption

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Oyo State Police have arrested four suspected hoodlums who were allegedly hired to disrupt the just concluded primary election in Lagos state.

While parading the suspects, Commissioner of Police in Oyo state, Mrs Ngozi Onadeko said the suspects were arrested during a stop and search by the police men along Lagos Ibadan express way.

She said though the gang plan was to go to Lagos to cause mayhem at the just concluded APC primaries but was intercepted by the police with arms and ammunition as well as local charms.

The leader of the gang, Tayo Esinola said he was hired by some political leaders to arranged some hoodlums who would cause crises during the primary election but met his Waterloo when they were accosted by the police.

Esinola who said he regretted his actions as the people who hired him has deserted him therefore pleaded for leniency.

Another suspects, Nuru Adele and Aderibigbe Segun were arrested for kidnapping their niece and demanded for two hundred thousand ransom but later received ninety thousand naira.

The duo denied raping the twelve years old girl as it was alleged by the police and begged for mercy as they promised to turn a new leaf if released.

Exhibit found with the police include several bullets, local guns, cash, charms and other criminal materials.

Rasheedah Makinde

Politics

Be Of Good Conduct Throughout Election Process- Oyo CP

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Commissioner of Police Oyo State Command, Mrs Ngozi Onadeko has reiterates her efforts at ensuring an hitch-free exercise through strategic deployment of tactical and intelligence apparatus at the ongoing Local Government Election in fulfillment of the electoral mandates of the Nigeria Police Force as constitutionally enshrined. 

She said in view of this, all constitutionally established election related laws would be enforced against the backdrop of providing comprehensive security coverage for the electoral officers, materials and electorate in general.

The police commissioner re-emphasised that the 6am to curfew imposed across the 33 Local Government Areas by the State Government was to enable the conduct of the election without hindrance and Only persons on essential services are exempted from the restriction order.

Mrs Onadeko noted that Parents and Guardians should warn their wards to be of good conduct throughout the election process and avoid been used by political merchants in scuttling the electoral process as such breaches and violations would be decisively sanctioned.

The police commissioner expressed the Command’s profound gratitude to the people of Oyo State for their unflinching support and cooperation towards the rendition of timely and credible information. 

Mrs Onadeko therefore enjoined people that should in case of emergency, the Command could always be reached through these emergency control room numbers: 615 (toll free) (OYO STATE SECURITY TRUST FUND), and Oyo State Police Command emergency lines 07055495413 and 08081768614. 

She added that The Nigeria Police Force “rescue me” application was also available for free download incase of any problem for quick interventions 

Rasheedah Makinde

Security

We are prepared to forestall breakdown of law and order – Oyo CP

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Commissioner of Police in Oyo State Command, Mrs Ngozi Onadeko says tactical and intelligence apparatus has been deployed to every nook and cranny of the state to ensure that peace and tranquility is enjoyed during Eid-el-fitri period and beyond. 

Mrs Onadeko said the constituted security arrangement includes a well-defined intelligence network within the state, aggressive and focused stop and search, surveillance and visibility patrols. 

She stated further that heads of Tactical and intelligence Teams have also been drafted to observe spontaneous and result yielding stances during and after the festive period. 

Mrs Onadeko said while enjoying the festivities, the good people of the state are implored to be extremely conscious, watch out for strange activities around their surroundings and secure personal belongings. 

The commissioner noted that vehicles parked within immediate environment, garages and public places should be under lock and key at all times to prevent incidents of removal of vehicles from where parked.

Furthermore, the CP wishes to remind the good people of the state that adherence to the provided COVID-19 safety regulations in the prevention and curtailment of the spread of the virus in the state is a responsible measure to be embraced by all and sundry within the festive period and beyond.

In the event of distress call or dissemination of useful information, citizens are advised to call the Police Control Room Numbers, 08081768614, 07055495413 and 615 (Toll-Free) from Oyo State Security Trust Fund.

Rasheedah Makinde

Politics

Oyo LG Polls: Police Assures Stakeholders Of Adequate Security

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Oyo State Police Command has promised to deploy nine thousand men to maintain peace and order in over four thousand polling units across the state during the coming local government elections.

The Commissioner of Police in Oyo State, Mrs Ngozi Onadeko made this known while appealing to participating candidates and political parties at a meeting of security agencies with political parties at Police Headquarters, Eleyele, Ibadan.

Mrs Onadeko, who reiterated the police commitment to zero tolerance for thuggery during the polls, stressed that perpetrators would be prosecuted.

In a remark, the chairman Oyo State Independent Electoral Commission, OYSIEC, Chief Isiaka Olagunju, disclosed that the creation of a Situation Room for monitoring election process in line with his vision to conduct election that would be acceptable to all stakeholders.

The chairman, Inter-party Advisory Committee, IPAC, Mr. Adegbenro Fagbemi represented by the state secretary, Mr. Kabir Akinade urged OYSIEC and security agencies to protect the promised integrity of the process.

Highlights of the meeting was the signing of peace accord by representatives of political parties, with a pledge to ensure free and fair election.

Sheriffdeen Nasirudeen

Politics

INEC To Launch Online Voter Registration Portal

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As part of measures to ensure improved elections in 2023 and address requests for creation of more polling units, the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, is set to convert existing voting points and voting points settlement into polling units.

The INEC Resident Electoral Commissioner in Oyo state, Mr. Mutiu Agboke made this known at the enlarged stakeholders’ meeting on the state of voter access to polling units in Oyo state held in Ibadan.

Mr. Agboke highlighted the benefits of the exercise to include decongestion of existing polling units and improved access to electoral services by Nigerians.

The REC, who hinted that INEC Continuous Voters Registration, CVR, will begin on 28th June and continues for a year, stressed that the commission is migrating from Direct Data Capture Machine, DDCM, to INEC Voter Enrolment Device, IVED.

Mr Agboke also disclosed that the commission is building a new online registration portal to enable new registrants begin registration online and complete the capture of their biometric data at designated registration centres.

In their remarks, two members of the House of Representatives, Mr. Shina Peller, representing Iseyin/Itesiwaju/Kajola Federal Constituency and Mrs Tolulope Akande-Sadipe, representing Oluyole Federal Constituency commended INEC for early preparations towards credible elections in 2023.

Also speaking, Oyo State Director, National Orientation Agency, NOA, Mrs Folake Ayoola, promised to collaborate with INEC in addressing low voter turnout.

The Commissioner of Police in Oyo state, Mrs Ngozi Onadeko represented by the Assistant Commissioner of Police, Mr. Gbenga Ojo, urged state and non-state actors to prioritize what they can do to make Nigeria greater, while calling on politicians to shun violence and thuggery for peaceful elections.

The meeting had in attendance Federal lawmakers, Inter-party Advisory Council, IPAC, National Youth Council of Nigeria, NYCN and political party stalwarts.

Representatives of Nigerian Army, NSCDC, DSS were also at the programme.

Sheriffdeen Nasirudeen

Security

Stop Attacking Our Stations, Officers-AIG

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Nigeria Police force has called on civilians to stop attacking police men and their stations whenever there is crises or mayhem in the country.

The Assistant Inspector General of Police in charge of zone eleven, Mr Olasupo Ajani made the plea at a stakeholders” meeting at the police headquarters, Eleyele, Ibadan.

The AIG Olasupo Ajani said since the ENDSARS crises, the relationship between the police and the civilians had gone sore and it was one of the factors responsible for the increase rate of criminalities in the country.

Mr. Ajani said the civilian /police relationship in the past had helped the force on different occasions at combating crime.

He noted that killing of officers and men would not solve crises but aggravate it.

The AIG appealed to civilians to eshew violence and embrace peace as the Nigeria police force was ready to redeem its image to promote a cordial relationship  between it and the civilians.

This, he noted would nip crime in the bud.

He added that people should channel their grievances through the right path whenever there were issues and promised that the force would do all it could to retain and regain the cordial relationship.

Earlier, the Commissioner of Police in Oyo state, Mrs Ngozi Onadeko who said the command was glad to receive the AIG listed some challenges hindering the job.

Mrs Onadeko stated further that despite various challenges confronting the command, it was doing all it could to ensure that the people of Oyo state sleep with their eyes closed.

Reacting, Chairman, Police Community Relations Commission, PCRC Oyo State Chapter, the Reverend Peter Omofoye promised the commission’s continuous support to the police for a better Nigeria.

Contributing, the Olubadan of Ibadan, Oba Saliu Adetunji who spoke through the Agbaakin Olubadan, Chief Lekan Alabi said  the police needed to improve by providing necessary equipment for the officers to work optimally in serving people.

The Olubadan therefore pledged to convey the message to all and sundry to know the importance of police citizens relationship.

Other stakeholders at the meeting include, traditional and community leaders, herders/farmers’ associations and other relevant stakeholders in the security sector.

Rasheedah Makinde

Security

EndSARS: Adelabu To Rebuild Ibadan Burnt Police Stations

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The governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Oyo State in the last election, Chief Bayo Adelabu, has offered to rebuild the two police stations burnt in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital during the #EndSARS protest.

Several police stations across the nation had been burnt by protesters during protest last October. The stations at Ojoo and New Gbagi market were burnt during the period. Iseyin police station was also burnt. The station have remained in ruins since then as no effort has been seen to be made by the federal government to rebuild them.

Adelabu, who is a former deputy governor, Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), made the offer during a courtesy visit to the Oyo state Commissioner of Police, Mrs Ngozi Onadeko. The politician also donated N2 million to relieve the financial burden of the widows of the slain police officers affected by the EndSARS protest.

His media aide, Femi Awogboro, said Adelabu would immediately start work on the reconstruction once police authorities approves his offer.

The politician, who is former Chairman of the Oyo State Security Trust Fund, pledged his unflinching support to Oyo State Police Command as an indigene, resident and stakeholder to strengthen the security architecture of the state.

He said: “The security of Oyo State deserves urgent and prompt attention by relevant stakeholders for the protection of lives and property of indigenes and residents as well as the social and economic development of the state. It’s quite shameful that almost seven months after the EndSARS protest, the goverment is yet to reconstruct any of the burnt stations. This is what prompted us to decide to rebuild these stations immediately, especially those in volatile locations like Ojoo and Bola Ige International Market, Old Gbagi, on New Ife Road.”

He emphasized that everyone has a role to play in strengthening the security of the state which used to be one of the safest states in Nigeria, hence the need to support the Nigeria Police at this crucial time.

“On the welfare of the widows of the EndSARS victims, we believe that it is also taking too long for the government to respond to the yearnings of these poor women whose husbands died during the protest, by relieving them of the heavy financial burdens left behind for them. It is not that we didn’t know what to do immediately but we have waited for over six months for government to come to their aids. “Since nothing is forthcoming from the government yet, this is our own little way of relieving them of the financial responsibilities as this goes a long way in motivating serving officers of the Nigerian Police. As a stakeholder in this state, we have decided to donate a sum of N2 million to the widows to enable them take care of their immediate financial needs while waiting for government compensation”, Chief Adelabu added.

The police boss thanked Adelabu for his gesture, describing it as an encouragement from citizens who appreciate the importance of joint efforts in tackling security challenges.

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Crime

Teacher Arrested over Sex with Male Students in Ibadan

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A thirty year old teacher, Ebenezer Olawuyi has been arrested in Ibadan for sodomising two of his students.

 Mr Ebenezer was paraded with some other criminals  at the Police Headquarters, Eleyele, Ibadan.

He admitted that he had sexual intercourse with the boys whose ages were 12 and 14 through their anus

According to him, he lured the last boy into the act when he invited him to his house to help him arrange exam scripts.

 He added that the first boy he sodomised was a student in a private school, where he taught before moving to another school.

The Oyo State Commissioner of Police, Mrs Ngozi Onadeko urged parents to monitor their children, especially those they interact with.

Abisola Oluremi

Crime

Police Parade 37 Suspected Criminals in Ibadan

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Thirty seven suspected criminals have been apprehended by Police in Oyo State for various offences. 

The suspects were paraded at the police headquarters, Eleyele Ibadan by the Commissioner of Police, Mrs Ngozi Onadeko. 

The suspects were arrested for offences ranging from kidnapping, armed robbery, car theft, pick pocketing, sodomy and other cyber crime. 

Two alleged car snatchers, Echefuna Ebubechukwu and Temisan Barber said they were specialists in snatching exotic cars from unsuspected owners at gun point. 

Their latest operation at Bodija resulted in stealing of a black Ford edge with registration number APP771CV and a blue Toyota Corolla car with registration number AKD642CM.

Also, a teacher, Mr Olawuyi Ebenezer was paraded for repeatedly having undue canal knowledge of a twelve-year-old pupil.

An alleged kidnapping syndicate responsible for strings of robbery and kidnapping along Ayete, igangan and Eruwa areas of Oyo state were also paraded.

The trio, Samuel Oga, Christian Abunka and Sheu Babangida confessed to be involved in the crime but later told newsmen that they were innocent of the crime levelled against them. 

Another suspected kidnapper, Abubakar Rico was also paraded after his arrest in Idere.

Also, thirty suspected cultists who specialized in armed robbery, rape and other crime related offences were apprehended in one hotel at Adamasingba area of Ibadan with various crime instruments.

Some of the suspects said they relocated to Ibadan when the business was getting tougher in Lagos, claiming they specialized in robbing members of the public of their phones in order to use the sim cards to defraud their contacts.

A lady, who was arrested alongside the suspected armed robbers with possession of Indian hemp, Faith Ominka who confessed that she was a sex worker, said the weed was given to her to sell by one of her customers. 

Parading the suspects, Commissioner of Police in Oyo State, Mrs Ngozi Onadeko said the huge breakthrough in the arrest of the suspects was a symbol of hope and confidence in the crime combating activities of the police. 

Mrs Onadeko therefore called on the public not to relent in sharing credible as timely information valuable in curbing criminality and birthing a peaceful oyo state and promised to charge the suspects to court after thorough investigations. 

Other exhibits found with the suspects include two exotic cars, several mobile phones, sim cards, cash local guns, weapons and ammunitions.

Rasheeda Makinde

Security

Kidnapping: Oyo CP Meets Stakeholders For Lasting Solution

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Commissioner of Police in Oyo state, Mrs Ngozi Onadeko has met with some stakeholders at Idi-Ayunre Divisional Police Headquarters, over the lingering kidnappings in the area.

The meeting had in attendance; Community heads, Religious leaders, Social workers, Government representatives, County hunters, Local vigilantes and Law Enforcement Agents.

The Commissioner noted that the agenda  of the meeting was to involve  all participants in proffering meaningful solutions to ending the unfortunate abductions and as well as solicit partnership with the Police in Intelligence sharing.

The CP also promised a geometric increase in the deployment of tactical and intelligence assets to the jurisdiction and appealed for provision of credible and timely information.

Reacting, the participants at the meeting promised to always reach out to the police whenever they notice any unusual movements or characters in their community for quick intervention. 

While reiterating  their unflinching support to the officers and Men of the Command, the community stakeholders also showered encomium on the Police for the recent strings of breakthroughs recorded concerning the released abductees.

Meanwhile, the Commissioner of Police,  Mrs Ngozi Onadeko also paraded two suspected cultists who have been terrorizing the people of ibadan and its environs. 

The duo,  Sunday Victor and Samson Suarez who were apprehended around Bodija Oju-Irin Area of Ibadan confessed to have been members of “Aiye Confraternity and also belonged to an armed robbery syndicate.

The Commissioner said the arrest of the suspects was  made possible through the effort of gallant officers of the Command during a Stop and Search Operations in the area.

While deploying tactical and intelligence security apparatus to further strengthen the already existing security architecture of the Command, the Commissioner urged members of the public to be uneconomical with supporting the police as regards sharing of timely and credible information which could be instrumental to the birthing of a crime- free State enjoyable by all and sundry.

Mrs Onadeko added that investigation is still ongoing to apprehend others still at large. 

Upon the arrest, the suspects were found in possession of One Single barrel locally made pistol,  A locally made Double barrel pistol, Four live cartridges, An English Axe,  Three mobile phones and A black mask. 

Rasheedah Makinde

Security

New Public Relations Officer, Oyo Police Command Assumes Office

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New Public Relations Officer, Oyo State Command of the Nigeria Police, Deputy Superintendent of Police, DSP, Adewale Osifeso has assumed office at the Eleyele Command, Ibadan, Oyo State.

This is contains in a statement signed in Ibadan by the State Deputy Public Relation Officer, Assistant Superintendent of Police,  ASP, Omotayo Oduniyi for the Commissioner of Police,  Mrs Ngozi Onadeko.

The statement notes that the new Public Relations Officer, PPRO, DSP Adewale Osifeso, was enlisted into the Nigeria Police Force as a Cadet ASP on 9th January, 2012.

He is an alumnus of Olabisi Onabanjo University Ago-Iwoye where he bagged his B.A in Mass Communication in 2007.

He is a seasoned detective and has served in various capacities as operation officer, departmental team leader under various Intelligence departments at the State Criminal Investigation Department Iyaganku, Oyo State and Unit Commander under the Special Protection Unit, Base 22 Ibadan.

Until his recent deployment, he served as a Unit Commander at 39 PMF Osogbo, osun State and he is an associate member of the Nigerian Institute of Public relations.

Rasheeda Makinde

Security

Oyo CP Seeks Synergy with NSCDC on Crime Reduction

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Commissioner of Police in Oyo State, Mrs Ngozi Onadeko has sought for synergy with NSCDC to collectively reduce criminality in the state.

Mrs Onadeko stated this when during a courtesy visit to the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) Oyo State Command Headquarters Agodi Ibadan.

The Commissioner of Police, who was accompanied by some of her Management team said the visit became imperative in the spirit of securing lives and properties of the people of Oyo State and Nigeria at large.

 She said the collaboration NSCDC would go a long way in nipping crime in the bud.

The police commissioner, therefore, promised to always be available whenever security assistance is needed.

Responding, NSCDC Commandant, Mr Iskilu Akinsanya who appreciated the visit of the Commissioner of Police, assured a continuous support as that was the only way to successfully curb crime and criminality in Oyo State and Nigeria as a country.

Commamdant Akinsanya added that the visit would boost the morale of the men of the two agencies and would also send signal to the junior officers to see themselves as brothers and partner in progress.

Rasheeda Makinde

Security

Ensuring security is a collective responsibility – Oyo CP

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Commissioner of Police In Oyo State, Mrs Ngozi Onadeko says people must see security issues as collective responsibility to continue to enjoy a safer and secured society.

Mrs Onadeko stated this at a security stakeholders meeting held at the Police Headquarters Eleyele Ibadan.

She said unity and collaboration from all stakeholders in Oyo State would assist the command to find a lasting solution to the issue of insecurity affecting the growth of the state.

Mrs Onadeko stated further that crime had no colour, ethnic or boundaries, hence the need for people to live harmoniously without tribalising criminality.

Contributing, Director, Department of State Service, Oyo State Chapter, Mrs Clara Okoroafor, spoke of readiness to partner the Police, realising that any nation where peace is absence, would retrogress.

On her part, Federal Road Safety corps, FRSC Commandant in Oyo State, Mrs Uche Chukwurah said the corps was ready to sensitize motorists on the need for registration of commercial motorcycles and taxis as criminals most times make use of them in perpetrating evil.

The Senior Special Adviser on Security to the Governor of Oyo State, Mr Fatai Owoseni lauded the police innovative and called on community leaders to caution their youths to stop harassing security personnel in the process liberating people that have been attacked.

The Seriki Nsasa, Alhaji Haruna Maiyasin, promised to pass the message to the Fulani and urged them to always Report to the police anytime they sense dangers in their communities for quick interventions.

A representative of farmers association in Oyo State, Mr Oyinlola Bolanle said they were faced with numerous security challenges but the police and government needed to quench the crises brewing among the farmers and headers before it turns to war.

Olubadadan of Ibadan land, Oba Saliu Adetunji called on the residents of the state to embrace peace and eschew violence in order to live with love, unity and tranquility.

Rasheeda Makinde

Security

New AIG Zone Eleven Visits Oyo State

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Assistant Inspector General of Police, AIG, Zone Eleven, Mr Oluyemi Agunbiade has called on people to shun the act of ethinicising criminality to avoid mayhem.

Mr Agunbiade stated this at the Oyo State Police Headquarters, Eleyele Ibadan during a familiarisation tour to the command.

He said the visit became imperative to address the security problems bedeviling the state.

Mr Agunbiade stated further that with the support of the public, the police was ready to tackle insecurity, irrespective of tribe, religion or culture.

In her address, the Commissioner of Police in Oyo State, Mrs Ngozi Onadeko, who is the first female to hold the office in Oyo State, said she would further implement effective security strategies to ensure that the people of Oyo State sleep with both eyes closed.

Commissioner Onadeko, therefore pledged to work effectively with the people of Oyo State and also promised never to let them down as securing lives and property remains her priority.

Rasheedah Makinde