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BY ABU-SATAR HAMED
ABEOKUTA, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA – Inspector General of PoliceI (IGP) Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, Ph.D., NPM, has expressed his gratitude to traditional rulers in Ogun State for their support, and assured them of the NPF’s continuous efforts to safeguarding lives and property of all and sundry in the State and beyond.
Egbetokun stated this during his visit to Ogun State on April 17, 2024, when he met with esteemed traditional rulers including the Akarigbo of Remoland, Oba Adewale Ajayi, the Awujale of Ijebuland, Oba Sikiru Adetona, and Oba (Dr) Kehinde Olugbenle MFR, alongside other traditional leaders in the state.
In a statement e-signed by ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, mnipr, mipra, fCAI, Force Public Relations Officer at Force Headquarters, Abuja, the IGP engaged in fruitful discussions with the traditional rulers.
He underscored the significance of collaboration between law enforcement agencies and traditional institutions in upholding peace and security throughout communities in Ogun State.
The traditional rulers, in turn, affirmed their unwavering commitment to supporting law enforcement efforts and fostering partnerships aimed at bolstering safety and security across the state.
In a significant gesture of partnership, the Akarigbo of Remo Land, Oba Adewale Ajayi, pledged to construct student hostels for the Police Secondary School in Batoro, Sagamu.
Akarigbo also called for increased police presence in Sagamu to further enhance security in the area.
The IGP welcomed these initiatives and assured the traditional ruler of the Nigeria Police Force’s support in realizing these projects.
Similarly, the Awujale of Ijebuland, Oba Sikiru Adetona, highlighted the need for support and logistics in Ijebu land and other communities in Ogun State to strengthen security infrastructure and improve law enforcement capabilities.
The IGP assured that the Force will provide the necessary support and resources to address security challenges in the area.
The IGP also visited his hometown Ilobi, and paid courtesy visits to the traditional rulers most especially the Olu of Ilaro and Paramount Ruler of Yewaland, Oba Dr Kehinde Olugbenle, and the Obas in Erinja and Ilobi communities in Yewa South, where he urged continuous support for the Police from the traditional institutions in the communities.
He also pronounced the establishment of a Police Mobile Force base in the Ogun West Senatorial District to subdue the influx of criminals and bandits into Ogun state and Nigeria by extension via the borders in those areas.
The Inspector General of Police expressed gratitude to the traditional rulers for their support and assured them of the NPF’s continuous efforts to safeguarding lives and property of all and sundry in Ogun State and beyond.
