Ogun Militancy : IGP deploys more men, fortifies security structures in Ogun
With a view to strengthening the security structures in Ogun State to tackle the activities of armed men suspected to be militants,who have been killing innocent Nigerians and creating crises in the riverine areas of Ogun State,the Inspector-General of Police,IGP Ibrahim Idris,had ordered for deployment of an appreciable number of additional men to augment the strength of police personnel detailed for the special operation in the affected communities in Ogun State.
The additional men deployed to Ogun State command by the Inspector-General of Police comprised men from Police Mobile Force and Counter Terrorism Unit from the Force Headquarters Abuja.
The Deputy Commissioner of Police in charge of Department of Operations Ogun State,DCP Bello Makwashi,who received the men on behalf of the Commissioner of Police,Ogun State,had deployed them accordingly to fortify the security arrangement put in place within and around the affected communities including Arepo,Ibafo,Imuti,Elepete,Simawa/Redemption Camp road,Ajegunle in Ogijo etc.
In as much as the Command is mindful of the rugged and dangerous terrains of the affected areas,the Deputy Commissioner of Police in charge of Operations in Ogun State,with some senior officers,Divisional Police Officers and Heads of Departments have been scheduled for visiting round and supervision of the men for their safety and to promote efficiency and good service delivery.
The Command hereby appeals to the fleeing residents of the affected communities to return to their communities as normalcy has returned and all the affected areas are secured with the presence of policemen and other security operatives.
In addition,the Command wishes to dispel a rumor that some armed men and/or militants in military uniform have taken over the Ogere end of Lagos/Ibadan Expressway,killing and robbing road users of their belongings.
This news that has been widely circulated,particularly on social media,is baseless and false,and should be disregarded in totality. The Ogun State Police Command does not have such a case and not even a similar case on record at all.
The Command had ever since deployed more than 20(twenty) patrol vans with armed policemen along Lagos/Ibadan Expressway,particularly,at the Ogere Old tollgate and Fly-over to make sure there is adequate security for lives and property of road users.
The Ogun State Police Command therefore appeals to the general public to disregard the rumour and go about their lawful businesses as every hand is on deck to secure all and sundry in Ogun State.
SP OLUMUYIWA ADEJOBI
PPRO OGUN STATE
ELEWERAN ABEOKUTA
DATED 01/07/2016