Eid-ul-Adha: Oyo Police Tightens Security Ahead of Festivity, Deploys Operatives

The Oyo State Police Command has noted that it has deployed it’s officer to strengthen the security structure of the state ahead of the Sunday Eid-ul-Adha also known as Ileya celebration in the state. 

The State Police made this known in a release signed by the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), SP. Adewale Osifeso and made available to newsmen on Saturday.

The release reads;

“The Federal Government has declared as Monday 17th and Tuesday 18th of June, 2024 as Public Holidays to mark this year’s celebrations across the Federation.

“Sequel to this, the Oyo State Police Command wishes to inform the general public that adequate security measures have been put in place ahead of the 2024 Eid-el-Kabir celebrations and beyond with strategic security deployment spanning the length and breadth of the State.

“Furthermore, these deployments would be characterized by; increased visibility policing, confidence building convoy patrols, intelligence led stop & search and intelligence driven surveillance during and after the festivities.

“In addition, operational spotlight shall be beamed on Places of worship, Media houses, Financial Institutions, Schools, Public spaces (Parks), Recreational centers, Motor parks including all exit and entry points in the State.

“So also, Area Commanders, Divisional Police Officers and Tactical team leaders have been given express directives to personally lead and supervise township patrols in line with Standard Operating Procedure.

“Hitherto, Parents, guardians, leaders wielding various degrees of influence were advised to prevail on their wards against being used by sinister minded individuals to disrupt the festivities as heavy sanctions await anyone found culpable of breaching the peace of the land during and beyond the festivities.

“In cases of emergencies, the Command can always be reached through these emergency control room numbers: 615 (Toll Free) Oyo State Security Response Center and the following Oyo State Police Command Emergency lines; 08081768614, 09054133071 and 09061299291”