The Oyo State Police Command has achieved a major breakthrough in the fight against armed robbery, following credible intelligence that one Ezekiel Inije was robbed at gunpoint by a five-man armed robbery gang along the Coca-Cola area, Asejire, Ibadan. Thanks to timely information from members of the public,…
In recent years, Nigeria has faced a surge in various forms of insecurity, ranging from kidnappings and terrorism to drug abuse and social unrest. These challenges have posed a significant threat to the safety and stability of the nation. However, amidst these daunting realities, Oyo State has emerged as a beacon of…
Community policing has emerged as a transformative strategy for ensuring local safety. One shining example of this is the Amotekun Security Network, a community-driven initiative in Nigeria’s southwest, particularly in Oyo State. This article explores how Amotekun has redefined the relationship between law…
The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Usman Alkali Baba, psc (+), NPM, fdc, has ordered the posting/redeployment of Assistant Inspectors-General of Police (AIGs) to Departments, Commands, and Formations in line with his manpower development policy of fitting the right persons into appropriate roles. This is in…
The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), Oyo State Command, has nabbed five suspected human traffickers, who specialised in luring unsuspecting victims in Ibadan. The NIS Comptroller in the state, Comptroller Mohammed Umar, made this known on Thursday while handing over the suspects to the National Agency for the…
Governor of Oyo State, ‘Seyi Makinde, on Monday, visited Owo, Ondo State, where worshippers at the St Francis Catholic Church, Owo, were attacked on Sunday, leading to scores of deaths and injuries.
Oyo State Governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, has described the attack on worshippers at St. Francis Catholic Church, Owo, Ondo State, which left scores dead, as barbaric and condemnable.
Oyo State Governor, ’Seyi Makinde, on Thursday, restated the commitment of his administration to keep Oyo State safe and secured.
Residents of three local government areas in Ogbomoso, Oyo State have raised alarm concerning some bandits reported to be gathering there.
The Oyo State Government alongside over five thousand members of the Nigeria Association of Patent and Proprietary Medicine Dealers (NAPPMED), Ibadan Branch, have publicly declared their support for an end to dealing in illicit and controlled drugs.