… assure residents of public safety
The Ogun State Police Command has deployed tactical teams to Ajebo community in Obafemi-Owode Local Government, following a viral video alleging plans by herdsmen to attack the area. The teams, comprising police, Amotekun Corps, So-Safe Corps, and local vigilantes, found no evidence of imminent threat or suspicious activities.
The operation revealed that Fulani settlers in the area are peaceful, long-standing residents, with no arms or hostile intentions detected. The settlers' men were away trading in Oyo State, while women and children were present in their temporary shelters.
The Public Relations Officer of the Command,CSP Omolola Odutola in a statement made available to Journalists on Friday, stated that operatives discovered the Fulani settlers in Ajebo are not hostile migrants but long-standing residents, living peacefully within the community.
The statement reads further "Children and women were seen in their temporary shelters but no arms or suspicious activities were detected. No adult male was present.
"The men had travelled to Oyo State for trading activities, which is consistent with their routine economic pattern. A further sweep of the settlement revealed an extended RUGA location that has reportedly been in existence for over ten years.
The Kabiyesi, Oba Rueben Oluwole, who is said to have authorized the allocation of land to the settlers, has been invited for clarification. Additionally, the Baale of Alapako, where another cluster of Fulani huts were identified, has also been invited for a meeting with the Commissioner of Police.
"The combined team of security agencies is maintaining surveillance within the forest area, approximately 10km from the main community. Their presence is strictly precautionary, as the settlers were found to be unarmed and living peacefully.
"The Ogun State Police Command reassures members of the public that proactive intelligence measures remain fully in place, and citizens are advised to remain calm, vigilant, and to avoid sharing unverified information capable of inciting fear".
The police are maintaining surveillance in the area, with the Commissioner of Police, CP Lanre Ogunlowo, assuring residents of their safety. The command urges citizens to remain calm and vigilant, avoiding unverified information that may incite fear .
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