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.

News

Let’s ensure the preservation of Yoruba Culture – Prof. Osinbajo

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Vice President, Professor Yemi Osinbajo has called for the preservation of the country’s cultural heritage.

Professor Osinbajo said this at the launch of Yoruba World Centre in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital. 

Our correspondent reports that the event which was held at the University of Ibadan was attended by eminent sons and daughters of Yorubaland.

At the launch of the project, the vice president, Professor Yemi Osinbajo noted that the Yoruba race was embedded in the rich cultural and philosophical practices which must be preserved to ensure it never fades away.

Professor Osinbajo who lauded the initiative called for a comprehensive collation of cultural materials that are archival in nature.  

Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State who was represented by his deputy, Engineer Rauf Olaniyan urged the management of the proposed centre to avoid distortion of facts in data collection regarding cultural materials. 

Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Adeyemi and Olubadan of Ibadan land who was represented by Ekefa Olubadan, Oloye Lekan Alabi said the dreams of reviving the Yoruba culture have been fulfilled with the proposed Yoruba world Centre.

Also speaking, the Aare Onakakanfo of Yorubaland, Chief Gani Adams stressed the need for the Yoruba race to lay a solid cultural foundation for the coming generations.

When completed, the Yoruba World Centre will have a standard library, an archive, a museum, a recreation, reconstruction and digital centre, a broadcasting and film village, and an artificial zoo.

Lilian Ibomor

Culture

Celebrate Egugun Festival Peacefully – Oyo Government

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In a bid to ensure a hitch-free Egungun festival, Oyo State government has read the riot act to those that are planning to disrupt the peace of the state to desist or face the full wrath of the law.

The Special Adviser to the governor on Security Matters, Mr Fatai Owoseni said this during a consultative meeting held with stakeholders at his office in Ibadan.

Mr Owoseni promised massive deployment of security personnel and non-state actors to raid hideouts of miscreants to ensure peace and tranquility during the Egungun festival.

In a remark, the Olubadan of Ibadan, represented by the Ekeefa Olubadan, High Chief Lekan Alabi at the meeting called for peace and orderliness during the outing of the Oloolu masquerade.

The Olubadan warned those planning to foment trouble to desist or face the full wrath of the law.

The event had in attendance the representative of Olubadan, Mogaji Oloolu, head of the Alagbaa, and the heads of all security agencies.

Iyabo Adebisi

Security

S/West Governors, Traditional Rulers, Security Chiefs Meet In Ibadan

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South-West governors and some first class traditional rulers in the Southwest zone of the country are currently holding a security meeting at the Executive Chamber of the Agodi Government Secretariat, Ibadan.

The meeting which commenced at about 3 pm has in attendance the Chairman of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum, NGF, Dr Kayode Fayemi, Governors Rotimi Akeredolu of Ondo, Dapo Abiodun of Ogun, Gboyega Oyetola of Osun and the host governor – Mr Seyi Makinde of Oyo State.

Among the traditional rulers that are participating in the meeting are the Ooni of Ife – Oba Enitan Ogunwusi; Alaafin of Oyo – Oba Lamidi Adeyemi; Akarigbo of Remo – Oba Babatunde Ajayi; Olugbo of Ugbo kingdom – Fedrick Akinrutan; Olubadan of Ibadan – Oba Saliu Adetunji and Olugbon of Orilegbon – Oba Francis Alao.

The Deputy Inspector General of Police, in charge of the South-West – Mr David Folawuyo, the Oyo State Commissioner of Police – Ngozi Onadeko and other heads of security agencies in Oyo State are also in attendance.

The Chief of Staff to President Muhammadu Buhari – Professor Ibrahim Gambari; Inspector General of Police – Mohammed Adamu and the Director General of the Department of State Security, DSS – Yusuf Bishi could not make the journey to attend the meeting due to bad weather.

It is expected that the chairman of the Southwest governors’ forum, Governor Akeredolu will brief journalists at the end of the meeting.

More details to come.

Iyabo Adebisi

Security

Alaafin Heads Makinde’s State Community Policing Advisory Committee

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Oyo State Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde has inaugurated the State Community Policing Advisory Committee (SCPAC) as the highest advisory committee in ensuring a safe and secured state.

The advisory committee comprising 22 members and chaired by the Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Adeyemi was inaugurated at the Agodi Government House, Ibadan. 

Speaking at the event, Governor Makinde stressed the need for traditional rulers to also play strategic roles in ensuring community policing permeate the grassroots.

The governor while expressing confidence in the composition of the advisory council expressed other plans for the establishment of a mobile police squadron in Oyo town.

Earlier, the Deputy Inspector General of Police, DIG Leye Oyebade who called support for community policing said it relied on the principle of public partnership, inter/multi collaboration and intelligence gathering. 

In a remark, the chairman of the State Community Policing Advisory Committee, the Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Adeyemi said the concept of involving everyone remains a better approach pledging that the committee would deliver on its mandate.

Iyabo Adebisi

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Bishop Adelakun Visits Olubadan, Holds Prayer for Oyo State

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Prayer has been identified as a necessary spiritual exercise to sustain peace and stem the tide of unusual occurrences in Oyo State.

 The founder, Victory International Church, Rehoboth Cathedral, Bishop Taiwo Adelakun stated this during prayers for indigenes of Ibadan at the Popoyemoja palace of Olubadan of Ibadan, Oba Saliu Adetunji.

 Bishop Adelakun lamented that about seven prominent indigenes of Ibadan had passed on from January till date.

The cleric noted that the prayer was organized to restore joy and peace to Oyo State.

 Reacting, the Olubadan of Ibadan, Oba Saliu Adetunji appreciated the effort of the founder of Victory International Church, Rehoboth Cathedral, Bishop Taiwo Adelakun in offering prayers for the sons and daughters of the state.

 Premier F.M correspondent observed that participants complied with Covid-19 rules on physical distancing and wearing of face masks.

Modupe Toba

Lifestyle

Prominent Nigerians Eulogize late Bode Akindele

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Oyo state governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde has described the death of foremost Ibadan businessman and philanthropist, Chief Bode Akindele as a great loss to Oyo state and indeed, Nigeria.

Governor Makinde who described the late Parakoyi of Ibadanland and chairman of Modandola Group, as a worthy elder statesman and someone who is genuinely interested in the wellbeing of others said that the late businessman would be missed.

A statement by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Mr. Taiwo Adisa, says late Akindele contributed in no small measure to the growth of the state and his community.

The governor who commiserated with the family of the late statesman, the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Saliu Adetunji and the entire people of Oyo State, prayed that the good Lord should grant them all the fortitude to bear the loss.

The statement notes that only a few months ago when the state called for support towards the Oyo State COVID-19 Endowment Fund, late Chief Akindele was one of the elders who responded by donating N25 million to the state.

Iyabo Adebisi

Culture

Olubadan Installs New Mogajis, Baales

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Over eleven people have been installed as Mogajis and Baales of Ibadan land by the Olubadan of Ibadan land, Oba Saliu Adetunji at the Popo Yemoja Palace, Ibadan. 

The installation ceremony brought together different Ibadan indigenes including friends and families of the installed clan leaders.

Speaking on behalf of the Mogajis, Professor Aderemi Raji of the Department of English, University of Ibadan said the title would help him to serve his subjects the more. 

Also a Baale, Mr. Ayoade Fagoroye expressed gladness for being honored. 

Mr. Fagoroye pledged to be law-abiding and promote the Yoruba culture. 

The Mogajis are clan heads who are in line to ascend the Olubadan of Ibadan stool.

Adedayo Adelowo