As part of efforts to enhance community policing through inter-agency collaboration, the AIG in charge of Zone XI, Osogbo, Leye Oyebade, mni, today paid a courtesy visit to the GOC 2 Div Ibadan, Major-General F.O. Azinta in his office in Ibadan.
The AIG who was given a warm reception, thanked the military for its support at all times especially during the just concluded general elections in Ondo, Osun and Oyo States.
While assuring that the existing synergy between the police and the military in the Zone will not dwindle during his time, he reiterated his commitment to providing adequate security for all.
The AIG who was accompanied by the Oyo State CP, Shina Olukolu, psc(+) also emphasized intelligence-led policing, public partnership, training and retraining as tools for effective policing in the Zone.
In his reaction, the GOC thanked the AIG for the visit. He lauded the invaluable role of the police in internal security, and promised his support always when such support was needed.
According to a press statement signed SP Adekunle Ajisebutu, Zonal PPRO,Zone XI Command Headquarters ,both officers identified cause of friction between the police and the military as lack of proper orientation among the rank and file of both security agencies. To avoid the constant conflicts, both officers recommended joint training workshops and seminars, sporting activities and regular interactions.
