Police condemn fracas in Osun Local govt. Offices. Vow to deal with perpetrators
...IGP Orders Deployment of Additional Tactical Squads to Restore Normalcy i
The Nigeria Police Force has condemned, in strong terms, the political violence that disrupted peace and safety in the state , and vowed to bring the perpetrators to justice. Many people were feared dead yesterday when the reinstated Council Chairmen in an attempt to resume office were attacked by political thugs
In a starement in Abuja , Force spokesperson, ACO Olumuyiwa Adejobi said the fracsa had disrupted the peace, leading to the destruction of property, and the unfortunate loss of innocent lives in Osun State
Hr said ” The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, Ph.D., NPM., has taken decisive action by ordering the deployment of additional tactical squads to Osun State to bolster security and restore law and order.
The Police recognizes that violence undermines the democratic process and threatens the wellbeing of the citizens, and hereby affirms its commitment to identifying and prosecuting the perpetrators of these acts and caused them to face the full weight of the law.
The IGP issues a stern warning to those who threaten the peace and stability in Osun State, as the Force will not tolerate any act of lawlessness, hooliganism and anarchy in the state. The perpetrators of these criminal acts will be fished out and be caused to face the consequences of their unwarranted ill-fated acts. Citizens must remain calm as normalcy is being restored. 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.”
Critical voice news had earlier reported an appeal court judgment ruling allegedly reinstating APC-elected local government chairmen and councillors.
Last Sunday , Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, had raised an alarm alleging a conspiracy led by the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Gboyega Oyetola, and some security agency heads to enforce the ruling.
Adeleke urged the public to hold Oyetola and the state’s security chiefs accountable for any ensuing violence.
