IGP Commend Osun Police For Peaceful LG Polls Despite Calling For Suspension
The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun has commended the Commissioner of Police in Osun, Mohammed Abba, for ensuring a peaceful and secure environment during the state local government election.
This was coming after the Nigeria Police Force advised that last Saturday’s local government election should be suspended due to security threats.
In a statement by CSP Yemisi Opalola, police spokesperson, on Wednesday in Osun, Egbetokun gave the commendation during a visit to the police command on Tuesday.
Opalola said the IGP was in Osun to supervise and gain a firsthand view of the situation in the state concerning the recently conducted local government election.
She said the IGP, represented by Ari Muhammed Ali, the Deputy Inspector-General of Police (DIG) in charge of Operations, commended the officers who worked tirelessly over the week to maintain peace and order.
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“He also commended the Osun Commissioner of Police for his exemplary leadership and role in ensuring a peaceful and secure environment throughout the election period.
“He praised the officers and men for their dedication and hard work and expressed gratitude for their support,” she said.
OSUN DEFENDER reports that the state government had accused the IGP of siding with the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Gboyega Oyetola, to cause mayhem in the state.
Also, the tactical squad deployed by the IGP to local government councils in the state are still there, providing security for the reinstated APC chairmen.
Olamilekan Adigun is a graduate of Mass Communication with years of experience in journalism embedded in uncovering human interest stories. He also prioritises accuracy and factual reportage of issues.
