The Police Command in Osun has deployed personnel to worship centres of the state for the protection of lives and property of residents ahead of the Eid-el-Fitr.
This is contained in a statement by the Osun Police Command Spokesperson, Yemisi Opalola, on Saturday in Osogbo.
Opalola said that the State Commissioner of Police, Olawale Olokode, had mapped out stringent security tentacles to send criminally-minded people packing out of the state.
He said, “As part of efforts to ensure a hitch-free Eid-el-Fitr celebrations, Osun Commissioner of Police, Olawale Olokode, has ordered effective and extensive deployment of policemen, and necessary logistics to strategic points along the highway, worship centres in Osun.
“The command has issued a directive to all Area Commanders, Divisional Police Officers, heads of tactical units and other police formations under the command to ensure that no breach of peace of any kind is tolerated.
“The command also directed them not to let criminals occupy public places, adding that no stone should be left unturned in making sure that adequate security is provided in their various areas of jurisdiction.”
Opalola also said the officers were to ensure a 24/7 surveillance of their respective areas of operation.
He solicited for the cooperation of all and sundry, while enjoining the good people of the state to be law-abiding and go about with their legitimate businesses without entertaining fear of insecurity.
Opalola advised parents and guardians to take good care of their wards to stay away from any act capable of causing public disorder.
NAN
