Security

Oyo Police Holds 3-Day Training for DPOs, Tactical Commanders

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By Abisola Oluremi

In a bid to strengthen the effectiveness of police personnel in combating crime and enhancing their individual capacity, the Nigeria Police Force, Oyo State Command has organized a three-day training for its senior officers.

The training designed for Divisional Police Officers, DPOs, and other tactical commanders was held at the Command headquarters, Eleyele, Ibadan.

Welcoming the participants, the Oyo State Commissioner of Police, Mr Joseph Adenola said the training was in compliance with the directive of the Inspector General of Police, IGP, Mr Kayode Egbetokun, to strengthen the Nation security system.

Mr Adenola reiterated that the training would go a long way to improving their skills in the use of modern technology, community policing and judicious use of firearms.

“I had been under the training of the facilitator, which had helped me greatly in my career, hence the need to bring him here to teach others that have not had the same opportunity”, the commissioner explained.

Mr Adenola noted that the trainees were expected to pass the knowledge gained across to their subordinates to have a more efficient and combatant policing in the state.

The lead facilitator, who is a retired Inspector General of Police, Mr Olafimihan Adeoye said the training was designed to make the officers more accommodating to their community as well as improve their personal skills.

“We are going to look at the role of community policing in tackling crime, and many more topics”, Mr Adeoye said.

The one hundred and eighty Divisional Police Officers and Tactical Commanders would be trained with the theme: “Building Capacity for Effective Superintending”.

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Security

Police Officer Dies, One Other Injured In Ibadan Attack

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Operatives of the Command attached to Toll-Gate Division received information about sporadic gunshots heard along the Dominion University end of the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, on Friday at about 18:35 hrs.

According to the Oyo State Police Public Relations Officer, SP Adewale Osifeso, in a swift response to the above, the Divisional Police Officer led a team comprising; Anti-crime patrol operatives, tactical teams, Police Mobile men and local hunters for immediate rescue and further intervention. 

While prevailing and preventing further chaos from what was evidently an abduction scenario, an officer attached to the Command paid the supreme price with one other badly injured and presently responding to treatment.

“So far, expended ammunition shells and (4) Four abandoned vehicles were retrieved at the scene”.

Furthermore, the Commissioner of Police, CP Adebowale Williams psc(+)FDC has ordered full-scale scientific and technological aided investigations to unravel the events that led to the incident with the Deputy Commissioner in charge of the State Criminal Investigation Department leading the charge.

In the same vein, caregivers, traditional healers and residents within and outside the scene of the shooting incident are advised to be on the lookout for gunshot victims and immediately report any strange occurrence to the Police for prompt action.

“Updates will be provided accordingly as the investigation unfolds, please”. 

PR/Maxwell Oyekunle

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Crime

Iganna Attack: Oyo CP Orders Full Investigations

By Web News 1063

Commissioner of Police in Oyo State, Mr Adebowale Williams has ordered full investigations into the killing of personnel in Iganna, Iwajowa Local Government Area of the state. 

Mr Williams stated this while reacting to the unfortunate incident that led to the loss of lives of an officer and a male civilian with two others seriously injured caused by unknown gunmen.

He said preliminary investigation revealed that in compliance with the stop-and-search directive on unregistered motorcycles and overcrowded pillions which is aimed at reducing the spate of robberies and abductions in the axis, operatives of the command attached to Iganna Divisional Police Headquarters along Elejoka-Igangan road were attacked by hoodlums who clearly opposed the instruction.

The police commissioner noted that the officers were attacked unprovoked by the assailants thus leading to the death of the Divisional Crime Officer and a civilian in custody in the process of repelling the hoodlums from invading the Divisional Police Headquarters at Iganna after forcing themselves into the town.

He also said the Divisional Police Officer and a Police Inspector sustained several lacerations from machete cuts and are currently being stabilized at a government medical hospital.

According to the commissioner, an arrest has been made in connection with the crime.

Rasheedah Makinde

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Amuludun FM Attack: Police Vow To Fish Out Perpetrators

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Oyo State Commissioner of Police, Mrs. Ngozi Onadeko says the perpetrators of the dastardly attack on the premises of Radio Nigeria, Amuludun 99.1 FM, Moniya, Ibadan, would be made to face justice.

This is contained in a statement issued by the Oyo State Police Public Relations Officer, PPRO, DSP. Adewale Osifeso concerning the attack by some hoodlums on Amuludun FM Premises which left four cars and the glass door at the entrance of the media house damaged.

Mr. Osifeso explained that preliminary investigation gathered reveal that following the face-off between members of Soludero, a local vigilante group and some criminal elements around Sasa Area, Ojo, Akinyele LGA of Oyo State while on routine patrol, on Saturday 31st July 2021, at about 0400HRS during which one “Kabati”, a member of the criminal gang sustained gunshot injuries and was confirmed dead at the hospital.

He said consequent upon this, the hoodlums in their numbers stormed the Soludero presumed office, located at the premises of the Federal Radio Coporation of Nigeria, Amuludun 99.1 FM, Moniya Ibadan in a bid to launch a reprisal attack.

The PPRO said upon the arrival of the hoodlums, they became agitated as none of their targets was on sight.

Consequently, the windscreens of four vehicles parked in the premises were broken along with the glass door at the entrance of the media outfit, inferring that the attack was not targeted directly at the media outfit but members of the vigilante group.

Mr. Osifeso added that investigations into the matter are currently ongoing and developments would be communicated accordingly.

Rasheedah Makinde

Security

Oyo State Gets New CP As Frank Mba Becomes CP, FFPRO

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A new Commissioner of Police, Ngozi Onadeko, has been posted to the Oyo State Police Command.

The order was given by the Inspector General of Police, Mohammed Adamu on Monday, January 11, 2021.

The posting, with those of other Commissioners of Police to various other commands, is with immediate effect.

Posted to Ebonyi State Command as Commissioner of Police is Aliyu Garba, while Abubakar Umar Bature has been posted to Airport Command in Lagos State.

The newly-decorated Force Public Relations Officer, CP Frank Mba has also assumed the position of the Commissioner of Police in charge of Force Police Public Relations Office (FFPRO), Force Headquarters, Abuja.

Adeleke Adeyinka Bode has been made the Commissioner of Police in Kebbi State, while Philip Maku is thePolice Commissioner, Special Protection Unit (SPU), Force Headquarters, Abuja.

Others are CP, Sokoto State, Ali Janga Aji; CP, Armament, Force Headquarters, Abuja, Ohikere Idris; CP, Border Patrol, FHQ, Abuja, Haladu Musa Rosamson; CP, Cross River State, Sikiru Akande; CP, Enugu State, Mohammed Ndatsu Aliyu; CP Peacekeeping, Sadiq Idris Abubakar; CP, Delta State, Ari Mohammed Ali; CP, Counter Terrorism Unit, Olofu Tony Adejoh; CP, Imo State, Nasiru Mohammed; CP, OPS, DOPS, Yusuf Ahmed; CP, Adamawa, Aliyu Adamu Alhaji; CP, Training, DTD, Babaita Ishola; Commandant, PDCE, Alexander Nengi Wannang; CP, Ports Authority Police (PAP), Western Lagos, John Amadi and CP, Police College, Ikeja, Lagos, Daniel Sokari-Pedro.

Rasheedah Makinde

Crime

Kidnapped Lebanese Man Has Regained His Freedom – Oyo Police Command

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Oyo State Police Command has confirmed the release of the remaining abducted Lebanese from the kidnappers’ den.

The Oyo State Commissioner of Police CP, Mr Joe Enwonwu in a statement issued and signed by the State Police Public Relation Officer, PPRO, SP Olugbenga Fadeyi confirmed that the abducted Lebanese, one Mr Hassan Mill, who was earlier reported to have been kidnapped alongside his personal assistant has regained freedom.

SP. Fadeyi in a copy of the statement made available to Radio Nigeria confirmed the release.

The statement notes that Hassan Mill was kidnapped at Panarama Farm Mekun, Oke Alaro last weekend.

The statement also explains that Hassan has been taken to the hospital for medical attention by members of his family.

The statement, however, adds that none of the Police officers who were involved in the rescue operation was kidnapped.

Abisola Oluremi

News

Oyo Police Commissioner Warns Against “Jungle Justice”

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Commissioner of Police in Oyo State, Mr Nwachukwu Enwonwu, has warned members of the public against the use of fireworks otherwise known as bangers, knockouts, and other explosives during the yuletide season.

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

The commissioner equally warns against organizing unauthorized street carnivals within the state during the Yuletide season and beyond.

Mr Enwonwu says 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. 

He notes that parents and guardians are enjoined to warn their children and wards to desist from using fireworks, and shun involvement in any activity relating to street carnivals.

The commissioner states further that the merchants of fireworks and organizers of street carnivals are warned to desist forthwith as offenders would be made to face the full wrath of the law.

The statement also notes that the 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 perpetrators to book, as to be forewarned is to be forearmed.

He assures the public of proactive measures other than the above has been put in place to ensure crime rate is at its barest minimum in this season and beyond.

The CP, however, craves the indulgence of the people of Oyo State to desist from the act of taking laws into their hands, an act popularly known as “Jungle Justice” but advised that prompt report should be made to the nearest police station or formation for necessary action. 

Mr Enwonwu, therefore, calls for people’s support by giving out credible information for a swift response to distress call through these mobile phone numbers, 07055495413 or 08081768614 and 615.

Rasheedah Makinde

Security

We are working towards returning police officers to the streets – Oyo CP

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Despite the directive of the Inspector General of Police, IGP, Mr Muhammed Adamu for officers to return to their duty posts after the #EndSARS protest that rocked the nation, the police in Ibadan are yet to comply.

The protest which made police officers object of attacks by suspected hoodlums led to their withdrawal from public places.

Reacting, the Commissioner of Police in Oyo state, Mr Nwachuku Enwonwu said the police were the major targets during the protest which resulted to death of officers and burning of several police stations.

Mr Enwonwu said the action made the force to withdraw officers to the headquarters to avoid further attacks.

The Oyo State Commissioner of Police stated further that, the command is putting in place strategies before the redeployment of officers to the road to prevent further clashes.

Mr Enwonwu restated the commitment of the command to the protection of lives and property at all times.

Rasheedah Makinde

Security

Report any civilian seen with sophisticated weapons – Oyo CP

By Web News 1175

Commissioner of Police in Oyo State, Mr Nwachukwu Enwonwu has called on members of the public to be security-conscious in their environment whenever they see any civilian with sophisticated weapons.

Mr Enwonwu stated this at the Police Headquarters, Eleyele, Ibadan while parading nine suspects who were allegedly involved in looting during the #EndSARS protest in Iseyin.

The commissioner said six police officers were murdered, while five Divisional Police Headquarters were also destroyed during the protest.

Mr Enwonwu stated further that some ammunitions and weapons of the command were also stolen from the armory.

The commissioner said the command would continue to put up efforts to arrest other hoodlums who were at large as well as protect the lives and property of law-abiding citizens.

He added that the suspects would soon be charged to court after proper investigations.

Speaking with journalists, some of the alleged looters denied their involvement in the nefarious acts.

Exhibits found in the custody of the suspects included four motorcycles, one generator and a wall clock belonging to one of the destroyed police stations.

Rasheedah Makinde

Crime

Isehin Looting: Oyo Police Parades 9 Suspects

By Web News 1100

Nigeria Police, Oyo State Command has paraded nine suspects in connection with the looting that occurred in Isehin during the #EndSARS protest.

The suspects who were paraded by the Commissioner of Police in Oyo State, Mr Nwachukwu Enwonwu said the suspects have claimed they were innocent of the allegations levelled against them.

The suspects said they were not part of the people that looted during the crises as they were busy with their lawful businesses.

While parading the suspects, the Oyo State Commissioner of Police, Mr Enwonwu said many shops, and police stations were destroyed while six officers were murdered.

He said the command had re-strategised to ensure and maintain the peaceful coexistence in Oyo State.

Rasheedah Makinde

Security

Akinyele Serial Killer Moved To Correctional Sevices For Increased Security

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The alleged Akinyele serial killer, Sunday Shodipe has been transferred to the Nigeria Correctional Services for maximum security.

Commissioner of Police in Oyo State, Mr Nwachukwu Enwonwu stated this while parading Shodipe after he was rearrested alongside other suspects who were arrested for various offences.

For some time now, residents of Akinyele Local Government Area in Ibadan, Oyo State have been facing serious issues of insecurity leading to killing and raping of some of the residents.

This forced the police to increase efforts which resulted into the arrest of a nineteen year old boy, Sunday Shodipe.

After his arrest, the residents heaved a sigh of relief that days of terror were over.

The relief was however cut short few days after, when Sunday Shodipe escaped from police custody and murdered another resident of Akinyele.

The alleged serial killer, Sunday Shodipe who said the herbalist that was locked alongside him begged the officer on duty to buy local gin and kolanut which the herbalist used to fortify him (Shodipe) in aiding his escape.

Shidipo noted that he went straight to Akinyele to kill another woman as directed by the herbalist before going into hiding before he was rearrested.

Also, a group of suspected armed robbers who robbed a bank at Okeho Area of Oyo said they killed one officer and blew up the ATM and carted away an unspecified amount of money.

One of the suspects, Muhammed Aliasu who claimed that he was forced to join in the robbery, said they were later arrested by some local hunters.

Another suspect, who is also a private security guard, Daniel Amanda said he met with a stranded woman at night who needed somewhere to stay till daybreak whom he raped under the guise of offering her refuge at his home.

Other suspected criminals who were arrested for various offences ranging from rape, defilement, armed robbery, kidnaping and murder confessed to the charges levelled against them and pleaded for leniency.

Parading the suspects, Commissioner of Police in Oyo State, Mr Nwachuku Enwonwu said he appreciated the collaboration of the community who made the re-arrest of Sunday Shodipe a success and called for continued support as the police could not be everywhere.

Mr Enwonwu pledged the commitment of the command to reduce crime and criminalities to the barest minimum.

The Commissioner of Police added that all the suspects would soon be charged to court after proper investigation.

Exhibits found with the suspects included four AK-47 riffles, three assault rifles, many live cartridges, one motorcycle, three television sets, local charms and some cash.

Rasheedah Makinde