In a bid to tackle the emerging security concerns in the state, the Oyo State Police Command on Tuesday launched a security awareness tour across its ten Area Commands.
According to a statement released by the Police; the tour is strategically designed for the purposes of strategic communications and improved access to feedbacks from its communal partners.
The security awareness initiative took place in Ogbomosho and Oyo Area Commands of the state.
While on course at Ogbomosho Area Command, the Commissioner of Police, Adebowale Williams and his entourage made a quick stop at the Palace of the Olugbon of Orile-Igbon, where he was received by His Imperial Majesty, Oba Francis Olusola Alao.
At the palace, the royal father expressed concern on the security situation in the axis as well gave the assurances of his cooperation towards the command’s various security interventions.
The Commissioner of Police in his remarks at the two separate occasions, explained to stakeholders how the command was taking the fight to the criminal elements through purposeful driven intelligence, stop and search activities, technological assisted surveillance, joint patrols across highways and boarder towns in concert with local hunters and vigilantes.
The meetings at both Area Commands had in attendance in Ogbomosho; His Imperial Majesty, Oba Francis Olusola Alao, His Royal Majesty, Olayiwola Ajiboye III and a host of other traditional leaders and various representatives from other sister agencies.
The Commissioner of Police enjoined the good people of the state to continue with their unrelenting support and cooperation for the command, by providing timely and credible information capable of nipping crime in the bud at all times.
Recall that residents of Ogbomosho on Monday took to the streets to register their displeasure against kidnappings and crimes in the community.