The Ondo State Police Command on Tuesday declared that the state was safe and that no security breach was recorded anywhere.
- +Police dismiss threat claims in Ondo, say schools remain secure
The command reacted to a report that schools were ordered closed in the Odigbo Local Government Area of the state by the chairman of the council, Mr Taiwo Adegoroye, following a security threat, but the latter denied the report, saying it never emanated from his office.
The command reacted to a report that schools were ordered closed in the Odigbo Local Government Area of the state by the chairman of the council, Mr Taiwo Adegoroye, following a security threat, but the latter denied the report, saying it never emanated from his office.
In a statement issued by the police Public Relations Officer, DSP Abayomi Jimoh, the command said there was no security breach in the local government and urged residents to go about their lawful businesses.
Jimoh said, “The Ondo State Police Command wishes to reassure residents of Odigbo Local Government Area and the general public that there has been no recorded breach of security, terrorist threat or any incident capable of causing panic within the local government.
“The command further states that, based on available intelligence and ongoing security assessments, there is no credible information suggesting any imminent threat to public safety in Odigbo or its surrounding communities.”
Despite allaying the fear, the PPRO noted that the state Commissioner of Police, Felix Ohagwu, had directed all area commanders, divisional police officers, tactical commanders and intelligence units to sustain heightened surveillance, intelligence gathering and visibility policing across the state, “particularly around schools, public facilities, critical national assets, and other vulnerable locations.”
” Residents and students are encouraged to remain calm and continue their lawful daily activities without fear or apprehension. The security architecture within Odigbo Local Government Area and across the state remains robust and effective, while security agencies continue to monitor developments and respond proactively to any emerging concerns,” he stated.
The command urged residents of the state to remain vigilant and continue supporting security agencies with timely and credible information, reiterating that ‘security remains a collective responsibility and that the cooperation of the public is essential to sustaining the peace currently enjoyed across the state.”
