Oyo State Police Command has vow to deal ruthlessly with any politician, political thug and any one involved in acts capable of causing breakdown of law and order in any part of the state.
Just as the state commissioner of police, Mr. Abiodun Odude urged politician and their supporters to carry out their political activities with propriety.
Odude in a press statement signed by the command’s Public Relation Officer, Adekunle Ajisebutu, said Politicians are further warned against arming their aids, associates, supporters or encouraging them to use or be in possession of prohibited firearms or any dangerous weapons as the Police are resolved to bring the full weight of the law to bear on them.
“The police will The Commissioner of Police wishes to reiterate earlier directive of the Inspector – General of Police on proliferation of illegal arms and ammunition across the country and the need to withdraw them from circulation”.
“Therefore, politicians, individuals, groups, associations or organisations still in possession of such illegal lethal arms and ammunition are warned in their own interest to submit them to the nearest Police Station or formation immediately. Failure to do this will result in severe consequences as such erring individuals or groups will be arrested and prosecuted.”
“While the Command expresses condolences to the families of the deceased and those injured during the Oranyan festival in Oyo on Saturday, the also assured the general public of speedy justice ”
The two suspects arrested in connection with the reckless shooting will be properly arraigned in court as soon as investigation is concluded.
