The Osun State Police Command has cautioned political party chairmen, spokespersons, campaign directors-general, and other political stakeholders to desist from making reckless, unfounded, and inflammatory statements.
The State Commissioner of Police,Mr Ibrahim Gotan stated this in a statement by the Command’s Public Relations Officer,Mr. Abiodun Ojelabi, following allegations that the Divisional Police Officer, DPO of Dada Estate Division was transferred as a result of his response to a recent incident in Okinni.
Mr. Gotan explained that such reckless statements are capable of undermining public confidence in security institutions of interfering with ongoing investigations.
He maintained that the claim is false, misleading, and capable of creating unnecessary tension among members of the public.
The State Commissioner of Police said the transfer of Divisional Police Officers is part of a routine administrative reshuffling involving about twenty DPOs across the State Command.
He advised Residents to disregard any attempt to link the transfer of any police officer to ongoing investigations or political considerations.
Mr Gotan stressed that attempts to distort facts for political advantage would not be tolerated, and individuals found engaging in acts capable would be held accountable in accordance with the law.
Recall that,The State Chairman, Accord ,Pastor Victor Akande had in a statement indicated that Political thugs of the opposition Party on Saturday night allegedly shot three Okinini chiefs, currently receiving treatment in the state Teaching Hospital, Osogbo.
Pastor Akande disclosed that the Divisional Police Officer who provided support and evacuation facilities to the victims was this morning transferred to a rural town in Osun West.
