Kwara police beef up security, warns against

Kwara state Commissioner of Police, Mr. Paul Odama, has ordered an all-round security emplacement across the length and breadth of the State for a rancor-free inauguration of the second term tenure of Mallam AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, the governor of Kwara state and his deputy, Mr. Kayode Alabi.

The State Police Command in a statement signed by SP Ajayi Okasanmi, Police Public Relations Officer PPRO said that Policemen have been deployed to all corners and crannies of the state.

“To this end, policemen and women, attached to special forces and tactical units, including conventional officers, have been deployed to patrol the towns and major streets and all government facilities in the state to forestall any breakdown of law and order in the state.

“The citizens must have noticed movements of security patrols in the state in the week, especially in Baruten LGA and Kwara Central; this is part of the arrangements on the ground to ensure no act of criminality is allowed.

“The patrol would be sustained for tighter security of the lives and property of the citizens and residents of all parts of Kwara State.

“Consequently, the command is assuring the good people of Kwara State of her safety before, during, and after the inauguration ceremony.

“Motorized and foot patrols by security forces led by the police will be a common sight in the state from now on; as such, the people are advised not to panic and to be law-abiding at all times.

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