Security

Border Shutdown: Travellers From Sokoto Intercepted in Ibadan

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Officers of the Nigeria Police have apprehended eleven travellers from Sokoto, who defied the inter-state lockdown order of the Oyo State Government in their bid to sneak into Akure, Ondo State.

Governor of Oyo State, Engineer Seyi Makinde has however declared that the travellers would not be released to the Sokoto State Government until they undergo Covid-19 tests.

A statement by the Chief Press Secretary to the governor, Mr. Taiwo Adisa says the government has begun Covid-19 tests for the travellers and would be remain isolated until the outcome of results of their Covid-19 tests.

Governor Makinde also explained that he was in touch with the Sokoto State governor, Aminu Tambuwal and that the travellers would be sent back to Sokoto State.

The governor maintained that governors in the country were still discussing on how to enforce the inter-state lockdown throughout the country so as to curtail the spread of the novel Coronavirus.

In his response during the interrogation, the driver of the bus, who identified himself as Muhammad Idris said they passed through old roads and bushes from Sokoto to Niger and Kwara and then got into Ogbomoso, from where they entered Ibadan.

He added that they were going to Akure to reconcile with their family members.

The state’s Commissioner of Police, Sina Olukolu, who briefed Governor Makinde on his arrival at the Gbagi Police Station, where the culprits were detained said that the travellers were apprehended at the Asejire Dam axis of the Ibadan-Osun boundary.

Members of the medical team of the COVID-19 Task Force were readily on hand to administer COVID-19 tests on the travellers to determine their status.

Iyabo Adebisi

Lifestyle

ASP Olusegun Popoola: Oyo Police Command Appreciates OYSG, Residents

By Web News 1532

Oyo State Police Command has expressed gratitude to the Oyo State Government and people of the state for commiserating with the command over the death of the personal assistant to the Oyo State Commissioner of Police, ASP Olusegun Popoola.

In a statement signed by the Police Public Relations Officer in the state, SP Olugbenga Fadeyi, the Commissioner of Police, Mr Shina Olukolu appreciated everyone who identified with the Oyo State Police Command on the loss of the ASP Popoola.

CP Olukolu described late ASP Popoola as a dedicated, loyal and jovial officer, who approached all his assignments with seriousness.

ASP Olusegun Popoola died on Wednesday at the University College Hospital, UCH Ibadan, after a brief illness.

Security

LG Tussle: Police Warns Against Breach of Peace

By Web News 900

Commissioner of Police in Oyo State, Mr. Shina Olukolu has called on all stakeholders in the lingering Local Government chairmanship tussle in the State to obey the law and shun illegal acts.

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

The statement notes that unleashing chaos, bloodshed, lawlessness, and destruction of properties or inflicting injuries on one another will serve no purpose, but be an obstacle to peace of the society.

It advises stakeholders to sheath their swords and give peace a chance.

The statement warns all and sundry that the police will not stand by or fold its arms and watch any group or individuals cause chaos, lawlessness, and destruction as it will deal decisively with those found wanting.

It reiterates its belief in the capacity, ability and exemplary leadership qualities of Oyo State residents to find a solution to their common differences.

The statement enjoins law-abiding citizens to go about their lawful businesses without any fear, threat or intimidation from any group or individuals as the police are on ground to ensure the safety of lives and property.

Rasheedah Makinde

Security

Makinde Charges Nigeria Police on Commitment

By Web News 946

Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo state wants Nigeria Police to be more committed in keeping the unity and oneness of the country through effective policing.

He stated this while receiving the Squadron officers of the Nigeria Police who paid him a courtesy call at the Executive Chamber, Governor’s office, Ibadan.

Governor Makinde who spoke through his Deputy, Engineer Rauf Olaniyan said the government has great trust in the Nigeria police to provide adequate security in the state.

Governor Makinde said Oyo state government would continue to work harmoniously with police and other security operatives to strengthen the security architecture of the state.

Oyo state Commissioner of Police, Mr. Sina Olukolu who was part of the entourage said the officers undergoing training were in the state to know the peculiar security problems facing Oyo state.

The team leader of Squadron commander, Mr. Livingston Orutugu noted that training and re-training of men and officers of Nigeria Police was part of the policy thrust of the present Inspector General of police.

Mr. Orutugu said the squadron established as Anti-Riot Unit of Nigeria Police trained the 68 senior police officers to tackle security challenges facing the country head on.

The 68 Squadron Commanders comprises 68 Assistant Commissioners of Police were drawn from 36 states of the federation.

Iyabo Adebisi