"We've Uncovered Plots To Disrupt Dapo Abiodun's Inauguration as Ogun Governor", Police Allege

The Ogun State Police Command, on Tuesday disclosed that it has uncovered plots to disrupt the inauguration of the state’s Governor-elect on May 29. “Some unscrupulous elements are scheming to foment trouble across the state with a view to disrupting the inauguration of the new administration scheduled for 29th May, 2019.

Rallies, processions and assemblies in public places are being orchestrated by these enemies of peace seemingly to resolve chieftaincy and land-related matters rather than approaching the court to seek justice. All of these are aimed at heating up the state before inauguration”, the Command’s spokesman, DSP Abimbola Oyeyemi stated.

 He went on to assure that the Command has put in place a robust security arrangement aimed at checkmating such trouble makers and other criminally-minded persons, including miscreants and disgruntled elements. He said “the special units of the Command namely SARS, PMF, STS, Anti-Kidnapping as well as DPOS and Area Commanders have been placed on red alert with specific instruction to closely monitor these misguided elements and respond swiftly to any distress calls and disturbance of public peace. The Commissioner of Police, CP Bashir Makama, has also ordered 24-hourly surveillance patrols across the length and breadth of the state”.

Members of the public have been advised by the police, for the purpose of peace, law and order, to put on hold any form of public procession, rally or carnival related to chieftaincy and land matters and rather seek alternative dispute resolution methods, or approach the law court for redress. “Persons or group intending to hold public assemblies and rallies are advised to contact the office of the Commissioner of Police, Ogun State, for necessary approval and security”, the statement read.

It was also pointed out that the Command will not hesitate to deal decisively with anybody or group who attempts to disrupt the peace of the state no matter how highly placed such person(s) may be, as the law is no respecter of anybody.