VOWS TO ENHANCE OPERATION IN SAGAMU
The Inspector General of Police, IGP Kayode Egbetokun, Ph.D. has assured the people of Ogun state of increased personnel to ensure peace and security in the area.
This assurance after the Akarigbo of Remo Land, Oba Adewale Ajayi plea for more police personnel during a working visit paid by the IGP to Ogun State, on Wednesday 17th April 2024.
A statement by ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, Force Public Relations Officer, Force Headquarters, Abuja, 18th April 2024 said the IGP Kayode,
met with traditional rulers including the Akarigbo of Remo Land, His Royal Majesty, Oba Adewale Ajayi, the Awujale of Ijebuland, His Royal Majesty, Oba Sikiru Adetona, and other traditional rulers in the state.
During the visit, the IGP engaged in constructive discussions with the traditional rulers, emphasizing the importance of collaboration between the police and traditional institutions in ensuring peace and security in communities across Ogun State.
Meanwhile, the traditional rulers commended the IGP and expressed their commitment to supporting law enforcement efforts and fostering partnerships aimed at enhancing safety and security, even as Akarigbo of Remo Land, Oba Adewale Ajayi, pledged to construct student hostels for the Police Secondary School in Batoro, Sagamu.
On his part, the Awujale of Ijebuland, Oba Sikiru Adetona, also highlighted the need for support and logistics in Ijebu land and other communities in Ogun State to strengthen security infrastructure and improve law enforcement capabilities.
Responding, the IGP assured of providing the necessary support and resources to address security challenges in the area.
The statement noted that the IGP also uses the medium to visit his hometown Ilaro, and paid courtesy visits to the traditional rulers such as the Olu of Ilaro and Paramount ruler of Yewaland, Oba Dr Kehinde Olugbenle, and the obas in Erinja and Ilobi communities in Yewa South, and urged for the continuous support to the Police force to meet the citizens’ need.
As part of his commitment to ensuring a swift response to dismantling criminal elements in the state, the IGP further promised to establish a Police Mobile Force base in the Ogun West Senatorial District to subdue the influx of criminals and bandits in the border areas.