The Osun State Police Command had deployed officers of the Police Mobile Force (MOPOL) and other tactical squads for vigorous patrols, intelligence-led operations and combing of bushes in order to beef up security across the boundaries of the state.
A statement on Wednesday by the spokesperson of the command, Abiodun Ojelabi, noted that the deployment was in line with the directive of the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Egbetokun.
The statement noted that the move was to flush out criminal elements and dismantle bandit hideouts within the state boundaries.
According to the statement, “The Osun State Police Command in collaboration with State Government under the leadership of the Executive Governor of Osun State, His Excellency, Senator Dr. Ademola Jackson Nurudeen Adeleke in view of the recent kidnapping and bandit attack at Ora-Igbomina, the Osun Police Command in compliance with the directives of the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Egbetokun has deployed officers of the Police Mobile Force (MOPOL), and other tactical squads for vigorous patrols, intelligence led operation and combing of bushes to beef up security across boundaries of Osun State.
“This deployment is aimed at strengthening security across the State, preventing further criminal activities.”
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