Eid-al-Fitr: Police Beef Up Security In Osun

As Muslims set to celebrate EID-EL FITRI and holidays slated for 12th to 13th May, 2021 the State of Osun Police Command, have beefed up security in the state to mentain peaceful celebration of end of Ramadan.
Osun Police have put in place adequate security mechanisms as Muslim Faithfuls and other well wishers all over the country are expected to observe the public holidays as announced by the Federal Government.
Osun Commissioner of Police, CP Olawale Olokode psc, who disclosed that he has deployed personnel for special duties at the Mosques, Eid praying grounds, recreations/shopping centres and strategic points to nip in the bud all the criminal activities that might arise.
This was contained in press statement released by Police Public Relations Officer ASP, Yemisi Opalola, made available to Osun Defender Correspondent in osogbo on Wednesday.
The Commissioner of Police assured the good people of the State of Osun and all travelers of the readiness of the State Command to guarantee safety of lives and property in all parts of the State during this period and beyond.

The statement reads, “The CP, while assuring the people of the State of adequate visibility policing and constant vehicular patrols, also appeals to members of the public for their cooperation and collaboration with the personnel detailed for this special assignment and other vehicles on patrol duties put in place to curb any act of crime and criminality”.

“He enjoined members of the public to comport themselves within the ambit of the law as police personnel have been lectured to be civil, exhibit a high level of professionalism and deployed for the special duties at the Mosques, Eid praying grounds, recreations/shopping centres and strategic points to nip in the bud all the criminal activities that might arise”.

The CP further urged the residents to be more vigilant and promptly report any suspicious movement or infraction of the law to the Police for immediate action through these numbers: 08039537995 & 08123823981.
The Commissioner of Police, CP Olawale Olokode, psc wishes all Muslim faithfuls and visitors to Osun a joyous and peaceful celebration.