OGUN POLICE DISMISS REPORTS OF THUGS BESIEGING AWUJALE PALACE
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By Aishat Momoh. O.
The Ogun State Police Command has dismissed reports alleging that the Awujale Palace in Ijebu-Ode was under siege by suspected thugs and miscreants, describing the claims as misleading.
The command said the deployment of police personnel to the palace was a preventive security measure aimed at maintaining law and order, protecting lives and property, and preventing any breakdown of public peace.
In a statement issued on Wednesday, the Police Public Relations Officer, Deputy Superintendent of Police Oluseyi Babaseyi, said officers were deployed 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 said.
The police spokesperson added that an Assistant Commissioner of Police was deployed to supervise the security arrangement and ensure effective operational 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 about his encounter with the police.
It said Adaran honoured the invitation, was questioned in connection with the allegations and was subsequently released on self-recognisance, while investigations continued.
“The invitation was part of a legitimate investigative process and should not be misconstrued as an indication of guilt,” the statement emphasised.
The police stressed that the invitation should not be interpreted as evidence of wrongdoing, noting that it was part of a lawful investigative process.
The command assured residents that it remained professional and impartial in carrying out its statutory responsibilities, with respect for the rule of law and the rights of all individuals.
It urged members of the public to remain calm, disregard misleading reports and avoid circulating unverified information capable of creating unnecessary tension or disturbing 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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