By Adeyinka Adeniran
The Oyo State Police Command has assured residents of the state of adequate security of lives and property before, during and after this Sallah celebration.
The police said security measures have been put in place ahead of the 2024 Eid-el-Kabir celebrations and beyond with strategic security deployment across the length and breadth of the State.
Recall that Federal Government had declared Monday 17th and Tuesday 18th of June, 2024 as public holidays to mark this year’s celebrations across the country
The Command spokesman, Adewale Osifeso in a statement said deployments of Police officers across the state would be characterized by increased visibility policing, confidence building convoy patrols, intelligence led stop and search and intelligence driven surveillance during and after the festivities.
According to him, operational spotlight shall be beamed on places of worship, media houses, financial institutions, schools, public spaces (parks), recreational centers, motor parks including all exit and entry points in the state.
He said, “Area Commanders, Divisional Police Officers and Tactical team leaders have been given express directives to personally lead and supervise township patrols in line with Standard Operating Procedure.
He however urged parents and guardians to prevail on their wards against being used by sinister minded individuals to disrupt the festivities as heavy sanctions await anyone found culpable of breaching the peace of the land during and beyond the festivities.
