The Oyo State Police Command has admonished parents, guardians and leaders of all degrees of influence in the state to prevail on their children, wards and proteges against being used by agents of anarchy in the protest coming up by some groups in the state from today Monday.
The command in a release with Ref NO: AZ: 5250/OY/PPRO/ VOL.6/215 dated 18th February, 2024 through office of the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) Superintendent of Police (SP) Adewale Osifeso assured residents that they would witness high octane patrols in major parts of the city in a bid to reassure them of the Command’s unwavering commitments towards their safety.
The Oyo State Police Command then warned groups and individuals staging protests in the state capital and in other parts of the state on Monday against the breakdown of law and order, especially those who would want to take undue advantage of the situation to destroy the relative peace enjoyed in the State.
The Police Command advised people of the state to go about their businesses without any fear of harassment or molestation and as well, “say something, if they see something, for the Police to immediately do something.”
“The Oyo State Police Command wishes to inform members of the public particularly residents of Oyo State that it has emplaced prompt and adequate measures to prevent any possible breakdown of law and order in the State as a result of plans by faceless agents of mischief to spark up
chaos via protests in the State commencing tomorrow, Monday 19/2/2024 within the Capital.
“While the Command respects the right of citizens to a peaceful procession, it is sacrosanct to guide against any violation of public order as Law enforcement must be carried along to chart the course of the procession in a conscious bid to protect the lives and property.
“Worthy of mention is that, the Oyo State Police Command was never approached and is yet to be approached by any individual or group in this regard.
“Consequent upon the above, the organisers through their actions and most importantly inactions would be opening a portal for unscrupulous elements to hijack the process, thus escalating the situation into full scale chaos which might in turn, lead to attacks on places of critical interests within the Capital.
“To this end, parents, guardians and leaders of all degrees of influence are to prevail on their children, wards and proteges against being used by agents of anarchy who would want to take undue advantage of the situation to destroy the relative peace enjoyed in the State.
“Residents would witness high octane patrols in major parts of the city in a bid to reassure them of the Command’s unwavering commitments towards their safety.
” Lastly, the good people of Oyo State are advised to go about their businesses without any fear of harassment or molestation and as well, “say something, if they see something, for the Police to immediately do something.”
Meanwhile, the command has made available emergency numbers which the Command can always be reached in case of emergency. The emergency control room numbers: 615 (toll free) (OYO STATE SECURITY TRUST FUND), and Oyo State Police Command emergency line, 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.
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