The Zone XI Police Command comprising Osun, Oyo and Ondo States has again
strategized ahead of Saturday’s Gubernatorial and House of Assembly elections
in the Zone.
While reviewing security arrangements in the last elections during another
strategic meeting held in his office in Osogbo Wednesday, the Assistant
Inspector-General of Police in charge of the Zone, AIG Leye Oyebade, mni,
reiterated the commitment of the police towards more peaceful elections.
Oyebade who commended the Commissioners of Police in the three states,
Abiodun Ige (Osun), Shina Olukolu (Oyo) and Undie Adie (Ondo) for the robust
security provided during the last election, however, directed them to go back
to their respective AOR to dot their i’s and cross their t’s especially as
regards identified flashpoints so as to further beef up security and prevent
recurrence of the isolated cases witnessed during the last Presidential and
National Assembly elections.
Also while assuring the public of
peaceful elections on Saturday, the police boss commended the media for its
unbiased reportage, adding that the Zone would ensure protection of INEC staff,
materials, the electorate, journalists and other critical stakeholders involved
in the electoral process.
A press release signed by SP Adekunle Ajisebutu, Zonal PPRO, Zone XI Command
Headquarters,Osogbo, Osun State further disclosed that while soliciting the
support and cooperation of the public, AIG Oyebade warned that the police would deal decisively
with any person or group of persons making sinister plans to disrupt the
forthcoming polls in the Zone.
