In line with its commitment to improving accessibility and fostering transparency, the Oyo State Police Command has released an updated list of contact phone numbers of Area Commanders, Divisional Police Officers (DPOs), and Tactical Commanders across the state for public use. This move is aimed at bringing…
The Chairperson of the Oyo State Rule of Law Enforcement Authority (OYRLEA), Hon. Justice Aderonke Adekemi Aderemi (Rtd.), /F.DRI, F.ICMC, has declared that there will be no sacred cow in the enforcement of the Oyo State Anti-Open Rearing and Grazing Regulation Law, warning that violators risk a fine of…
The Oyo State Police Command wishes to inform the general public of a major operational breakthrough in its sustained crackdown on the proliferation of illegal arms and ammunition, a menace directly linked to violent crimes within the State and beyond. In furtherance of this commitment, operatives of the…
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.