The Inspector-General of Police has ordered the deployment of more decoy operatives to Osun State to maintain law and order following violence over a court ruling on the reinstatement of sacked local council chairmen.
Police spokesman, ACP Muyiwa Adejobi, who disclosed the new move by the police, noted that it was in response to the ongoing violence in Osun State.
According to him, the Nigeria Police Force has condemned, in strong terms, the incidents that have disrupted peace and safety in the state and vowed to bring the perpetrators to justice.
He said the violent actions had disrupted peace, leading to the destruction of property and the unfortunate loss of innocent lives.
He noted that the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, has taken decisive action by ordering the deployment of additional tactical squads to Osun State to bolster security and restore law and order.
He added that the police recognize that violence undermines the democratic process and threatens the well-being of citizens. Therefore, they affirm their commitment to identifying and prosecuting the perpetrators of these acts and ensuring they face the full weight of the law.
According to him, the IGP issued a stern warning to those who threaten peace and stability in Osun State, stating that the Force will not tolerate any act of lawlessness, hooliganism, or anarchy in the state.
“The perpetrators of these criminal acts will be fished out and made to face the consequences of their unwarranted, ill-fated acts. Citizens must remain calm as normalcy is being restored.
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“Osun indigenes, leaders, and stakeholders are hereby urged to shun violence and go about their legitimate businesses. The judiciary remains the ultimate arbiter of all electoral disputes, and political actors must respect and abide by its rulings, upholding the rule of law and democratic principles.
“Citizens are advised to go about their lawful business. The Force reiterates its commitment to clamping down on any violent actors bent on creating a brouhaha and a breakdown of law and order in any part of the country. The situation in Osun will be closely monitored, and measures will be enforced to ensure a safe environment for all residents,” he said.
