*Assures of hitch free inauguration
By; BAYO AKAMO, Ibadan
Oyo State Police command on Saturday, warned against possession of unauthorized ” firearms and weapons inclusive of pen knives at the Obafemi Awolowo Stadium venue of the inauguration of Governor Seyi Makinde for second term on May 29.
The Command in the statement by its State Police Public Relations Officer, (PPRO), SP Adewale Osifeso emphasized that anyone found with unauthorized firearms and weapons inclusive of pen knives risked ” heavy sanctions and prosecution”.
In the statement, Oyo State Police Command emphasized that, “it has concluded plans for a hitch free inauguration ceremony come May 29, 2023”, in line with the directives of the Inspector General of Police, IGP Usman Alkali Baba.
According to Oyo State Police Command, “towards a successful outing, the security architecture of the state has been beefed-up to comprehensively cater to residents and guests” and that ” adequate personnel have been detailed to protect the length and breadth of the state, inclusive major roads and highways, airport, critical infrastructures and boundaries in and out of Oyo State.
” Unauthorized possession of firearms and weapons inclusive of pen knives by persons other than accredited security agents is strongly prohibited at the venue and surrounding environs with defaulters risking heavy sanctions and prosecution”, it said
Oyo Police Command added, “There shall be; high octane joint patrols with other sister agencies, intensive Stop and Search at designate points across the nook and cranny of the state, Intelligence led surveillance activities and visibility policing in line with Standard Operational Procedure.
“So, also residents shall witness high level deployment of command’s operational, intelligence and tactical assets with a view to fortify the inauguration venue and areas in proximity”.
The command stressed, “Furthermore, with genuine concerns for public order and safety of the general public, the Oyo State Command sternly warns those with no business around the inauguration ceremony or with the intent to foment trouble to steer clear.”
Warning those with no business around the inauguration ceremony or with the intent to foment trouble to steer clear, the command said the gesture is in line with its genuine concerns for public order and safety of the general public.
Oyo State Police Command then announced diversions of traffic for the inauguration ceremony as, * Bola Ige/Christ High School junction liberty road.(Alternative Route: IImalefalafia to Ringroad)
*Jogor Center/Liberty road junction(Alternative Route: Iyana-Adeoyo through Ososami to Ibadan Central Mosque to Molete Oke-Ado Road)
* Ansarudeen/Liberty road.(Alternative Route): Bola Ige Junction through Ososami to Iyana-Adeoyo)
*Bodija/Ajibode Road (Alternative Route: There would be a road diversion to one-way from Ajibode junction to Bodija/ UI Junction.)
The command enjoined residents in the state to adhere strictly to all laid out safety and security regulations regarding the inauguration program and as well report any suspicious activity to the Police or other relevant security agencies.
