AWUJALE PALACE: OGUN POLICE DEBUNK THUGS’ INVASION REPORT
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By ‘Balogun Ibrahim
The Ogun State Police Command has refuted reports claiming that the Awujale Palace in Ijebu-Ode was besieged by suspected thugs and miscreants, describing the allegations as misleading.
The command explained that the deployment of police officers to the palace was a preventive security measure aimed at maintaining law and order, protecting lives and property, and preventing any disruption of public peace.
In a statement issued on Wednesday, the Police Public Relations Officer, Deputy Superintendent of Police Oluseyi Babaseyi, said the deployment was strictly intended to ensure security and maintain public order.
“The Command wishes to state unequivocally that the deployment of its personnel to the palace was strictly a preventive security measure aimed at maintaining law and order, safeguarding lives and property, and forestalling any breakdown of public peace,” the statement read.
The police spokesperson disclosed that an Assistant Commissioner of Police was also assigned to supervise the security operation and ensure proper coordination.
“To ensure effective supervision and operational coordination, an Assistant Commissioner of Police was deployed to oversee the security arrangement at the palace,” the statement added.
The command also clarified the circumstances surrounding the invitation of Chief Adebisi Adaran, popularly known as Gbenden, following reports of his encounter with the police.
According to the statement, Adaran was invited after the command received a written petition containing allegations against him.
“He honoured the invitation, was questioned in connection with the allegations and was subsequently released on self-recognisance, while investigations continue,” the police stated.
The command emphasised that the invitation was part of a legitimate investigative process and should not be taken as evidence of wrongdoing or guilt.
It further assured residents that it remained committed to professionalism, impartiality and respect for the rule of law and the rights of individuals in the discharge of its statutory responsibilities.
The police urged members of the public to remain calm, disregard misleading reports and refrain from sharing unverified information capable of generating unnecessary tension or disrupting public peace.
“The Ogun State Police Command remains committed to the protection of lives and property, the preservation of public order and the impartial enforcement of the law throughout Ogun State,” the statement added.
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