Commissioner of Police Visits CCII on State of Security and Inspect Police Station Built by the Council

The Central Council of Ibadan Indigenes (CCII) which is the umbrella body of the various Ibadan sociocultural groups on Friday,  2nd of August, invited the Oyo State Commissioner of Police, Mr Shina Olukolu, to their August 2019 General Assembly Meeting which took place at the recently renovated and new look - Ibadan House, Oke-Aremo in Ibadan. The meeting took place inside the Bode Amoo Hall and the President General of the CCII, Chief Yemi Soladoye was present as the Chief Host of the program.

Chief Yemi Soladoye expressed the council's sincere gratitude to the Commissioner of Police who honored Ibadan call despite his busy schedules, he described the commissioner as a very humble man citing sequence of events to drive home his remark. He also mentioned that Mr Shina Olukolu was present to inspect the Police Station built by the CCII and the vehicle donated to the police force in furtherance to protecting lives and properties of the people of Ibadan and Oyo State at large.

In his speech, Mr Shina Olukolu thanked the CCII for the wonderful platform to interact with Ibadan elders and youths, he used the opportunity to thank Ibadan people for their hospitality and the support for him which he described as truly unprecedented. He implored for more galvanized support to make Oyo State one of the most peaceful state in Nigeria.

The Commissioner while answering questions thrown at him by the different Ibadan elders and veterans present at the meeting explained the wholehearted commitment of the police hierarchy in the discharge of their solemn duties and how it is imperative for the people to understand that they can perform no magic in curbing the social menace and vices which is ever increasing in the today's world. He however said the police are working day and night to annihilate the den of crimes, kidnappers and black spots across our different communities. He took the moment to also plead with the public to also share vital details and sensitive information to the police. He said the Oyo State Police Department can be reached on the mobile number - 08081768614.

When asked on the NURTW crises, he said the state government has proscribed the union and until the ban is lifted, any activity from the group remains illegal and any unlawful act by the union will be severely dealt with in accordance with the law. He then pleaded with the people to be more tolerant of the police shortcomings, he said the policeman on the field are the one's doing the main/dirty job, so the people should ooze more compassion and attune to their imperfections.

After the closing acknowledgment from the President General, where he thanked the Commissioner of Police for his presence, he was thereafter presented with an Award of Recognition. The award was presented by Chief Alugbin who was also present at the meeting.