By Tunde Olamilekan
Osun State Police Command has appealed to residents, especially those in the scrap and waste business, to remain vigilant and work closely with the Police to prevent explosive-related incidents.
The advice was given by the Commander of Explosive Ordinance Disposal, Base 16, Osogbo, SP Godwin Ogigha, during an awareness and sensitisation campaign for members of the Osun State chapter of the National Association of Scrap and Waste Dealers Employees of Nigeria.
A statement by the Command Public Relations Officer, Abiodun Ojelabi, noted that the campaign was to promote public safety through education on the identification, risks, and safe handling of explosive-related materials.
The statement noted that Ogigha, while speaking during the event, said the Police Command under the leadership of CP Ibrahim Gotan, remained committed to ensuring the safety and security of all residents in the state.
“The Command under the leadership of the Commissioner of Police, CP Ibrahim Gotan, will continue to work towards ensuring a safe environment for all residents.
“We urge members of the public, especially those in the scrap and waste business, to remain vigilant and report suspicious objects or activities promptly,” the statement quoted Ogigha as saying.
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