Reports that the Awujale Palace in Ijebu-Ode was under siege by alleged thugs and miscreants were rejected by the Ogun State Police Command, which called the reports false.
According to the command, police officers were sent to the palace as a preventive security measure to uphold law and order, safeguard people and property, and stop any disturbance of public order.
Police officers were sent to the palace to guarantee security and uphold public order, according to a statement released on Wednesday by Deputy Superintendent of Police Oluseyi Babaseyi, the Police Public Relations Officer.
The statement read, “The Command wishes to state unequivocally that the deployment of its personnel to the palace was strictly a preventive security measure aimed at maintaining law and order, safeguarding lives and property, and forestalling any breakdown of public peace.”
An Assistant Commissioner of Police was assigned to oversee the security setup and guarantee efficient operational coordination, the police spokeswoman continued.
“To guarantee efficient oversight and operational collaboration, an Assistant Commissioner of Police was assigned to manage the security setup at the palace,” the statement noted.
The directive also explained the situation regarding the invitation of Chief Adebisi Adaran, widely known as Gbenden, after reports emerged about his interaction with the police.
The statement reveals that Adaran was summoned following the receipt of a written request that included accusations against him.
“The police stated that he accepted the invitation, was interrogated regarding the allegations, and was later released on his own recognizance as inquiries are ongoing.”
The command emphasized that the invitation must not be viewed as a sign of guilt, clarifying that it was a component of a lawful investigative procedure.
“The invitation was a component of a valid investigative procedure and must not be misinterpreted as a sign of guilt,” the statement stressed.
The police assured residents again that the Command continued to operate professionally and without bias in fulfilling its legal duties, honoring the rule of law and the rights of all individuals.
It encouraged the public to stay calm, ignore false reports, and refrain from sharing unverified information that could lead to unnecessary tension or disrupt public peace.
“The Ogun State Police Command is dedicated to safeguarding lives and property, maintaining public order, and ensuring the unbiased application of the law across Ogun State,” the statement stated.
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