The Police Public Relations Officer, Olugbenga Fadeyi has revealed that the Commissioner of Police, Oyo State Police Command, CP Joe Nwachukwu Enwonwu has transferred his office to Moniya area of Ibadan.
Fadeyi disclosed that this action by the Oyo State Police Commissioner was in a bid to ensure that the killers of 18-year-old Barakat Bello and 29-year-old Azeezat Somuyiwa are arrested and brought to book.
The PPRO stated that the Commissioner of Police relocated his office to the area along with the DC Operations, DC Criminal Investigation Department (CID), Area Commander Moniya, DPOs Moniya and Ojoo and all the Police tactical teams in the company of the Special Assistant (SA) and Executive Assistant (EA) Security from the Oyo State Government House.
Fadeyi announced that intensified efforts are in progress by the Deputy Commissioner of Police in charge of Criminal Investigation Department (CID), Iyaganku, Ibadan to unravel the misery behind the poltroon killings.
He said, “the Commissioner of Police, therefore, wishes to use this medium to put the record straight that Azezat Somuyiwa, female, aged 29 years of Ijefun Community, Moniya, that was killed in the early hour of the 5th of June 2020 by some assailants was smashed with stone on her head. The deceased is not a post-graduate student at the University of Ibadan as widely circulated on social media. Her murder seems similar to that of a ritual killing.”
“Consequent upon this, the CP wishes to further use this medium to thank the Inspector General of Police, Mohammed A. Adamu NPM, mni, the Government and people of Oyo State, Traditional Leaders, Leaders of thought, Political Leaders, family members, and others for their patience and understanding; reiterating that Police in Oyo State would get to the root of the matter.”
He equally advised members of the public to be wary of hoodlums in their midst who carry out heinous crimes that are inimical to safety and security and as well, threatening corporate existence. He seized the opportunity to sensitize the members of the public to be extra vigilant and security conscious and also clear nearby bushes in their various communities.
He reiterated the Command’s resolve to continue to improve security architecture for maximum protection of lives and property of the good people of Oyo State and sternly warned criminals to relocate from Oyo State as the Police in Oyo State Command is ready to bring to justice any individual or criminal gang who is bent on disturbing the relative peace and tranquility enjoyed by the good people of Oyo State.
He appealed to the people of the state to continue their lawful businesses without any fear of molestation or threat from any quarters as adequate security measures are in place to respond promptly to any security threats from any individual or group.