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OYO STATE POLICE COMMAND WARNS AGAINST VIOLENCE AHEAD OF SATURDAY LOCAL GOVERNMENT ELECTION IN THE STATE

The Oyo State Police Command uses this medium to warn against any act of violence before, during and after the forthcoming Local Government election scheduled for Saturday 12th May, 2018.

2. This warning becomes imperative following intelligence at the disposal of the Command to the effect that some individuals, and groups are making sinister plans to disrupt the exercise.

3. Such individuals, groups and their sponsors are advised in their own interest to jettison the clandestine and evil plans in the interest of peace. Similarly, politicians are advised to play the game by the rules. They are further enjoined to warn their supporters or associates to eschew any act capable of threatening the democratic process.

4. The police and other sister agencies would ensure enforcement of all laws relating to the election. Adequate uniformed and plainclothes policemen assisted by other recognised law enforcement agents will be deployed to provide security for the electorate, electoral officers and election materials throughout the election period.

5. While we reiterate our commitment to defend and protect democracy and its ideals, we are also resolved to deal ruthlessly with such unscrupulous antidemocratic elements whose subversive activities are tailored towards derailing or scuttling the electoral process in the State.

6. Parents, guardians are advised to warn their children against being used as political thugs as anyone found indulging in such unwholesome act or other criminal acts will be arrested and prosecuted.

SP Adekunle Ajisebutu,
PPRO, Oyo
For: Commissioner of Police,
Oyo State.