The Oyo State Police Command on Monday assured residents of adequate security ahead of the local government elections scheduled for December 29, 2026.
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The Commissioner of Police in the state, Abimbola Olugbenga, gave the assurance while receiving the leadership of the Oyo State Independent Electoral Commission during a courtesy visit at the command headquarters in Eleyele, Ibadan.
The Commissioner of Police in the state, Abimbola Olugbenga, gave the assurance while receiving the leadership of the Oyo State Independent Electoral Commission during a courtesy visit at the command headquarters in Eleyele, Ibadan.
Olugbenga said the command was fully prepared to ensure the safety of lives and property before, during and after the election.
“I want to assure the Chairman and his entourage of one hundred per cent support of the command in the forthcoming local government council elections.
“We have been doing this, and we will not stop because there is no way we can assure the voting populace, fair, free and credible elections without peace.
“I want to say that this year’s election will not be different from the previous ones. We’ll do it. We’ll collaborate very well. And we are going to show other states that we can do it. I thank you for coming this way,” Olugbenga said.
Earlier, the Chairman of OYSIEC, Afees Adeniyi, said the visit was to formally notify the police of the commission’s readiness to conduct a peaceful and intimidation-free election.
He noted that residents often express concerns about safety during elections, stressing the need for stronger collaboration with the police to ensure a conducive environment.
Adeniyi also commended the command for its support during previous local government elections and urged it to sustain the cooperation.
“We received tremendous support from this command in 2024, and we remain grateful. We look forward to further support and collaboration as we prepare for the forthcoming election,” Adeniyi said.
