The Inspector-General of Police Mohammed Adamu has ordered the immediate deployment of police intervention and stabilization forces to Oyo State to reclaim the public space, re-enforce security and bolster public confidence in the area affected by the recent crisis in the state.
This was contained in a statement made available by Force Public Relations Officer, Frank Mba to ait.live.
According to the release the deployments, consisting largely of intelligence and operational assets of the force include four units of the police mobile force, seasoned operatives from the force intelligence police helicopter from police air-wing department.
The intervention force will be coordinated by Deputy Inspector-General of Police, DIG, David Folawiyo and he is expected to mobilize all relevant stakeholders towards achieving the mandate of the squad.
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The IGP assured that the force will remain committed to the safety of lives and properties of the citizens in the country.
He also called on the residents of Oyo State and other Nigerians to embrace peace and cooperates with the police and the security agencies.
(Editor: Abaje Usekwe)
