The Soun of Ogbomoso, Oba Ghandi Afolabi Olaoye, Orumogege III, has called on the newly appointed Commissioner of Police in Oyo State, CP Johnson O. Adenola, to intensify efforts in tackling security challenges in Ogbomosoland.
The monarch made the appeal when the police commissioner paid him a courtesy visit at his palace.
Oba Olaoye, who described the visit as significant and symbolic, commended the CP for prioritizing Ogbomoso as his first point of call after resumption of duty in Oyo State
According to him, the visit was not just an official duty but a demonstration of the CP’s deep-rooted commitment to securing lives and property.
While acknowledging the efforts of previous commissioners of police and the professionalism of the Area Commander in Ogbomoso, the monarch highlighted the growing security concerns in the region.
Oba Ghandi raised alarm over the increasing cases of armed robbery, particularly in Pakiotan, where over 30 homes were recently attacked.
He also expressed concerns over the destructive activities of Fulani herdsmen on farmlands and the rise in criminal activities by area boys at night.
“These challenges pose serious threats to the peace and prosperity of our people. Our farmers are suffering, and residents live in fear of armed robbery and street crimes. We need a more robust security strategy to address these issues,” the Soun stated.
In response, CP Adenola assured the monarch of his commitment to enhancing security in Ogbomosoland. He announced plans for quarterly security meetings to assess and address emerging threats. He also pledged full support for the Area Commander to strengthen law enforcement operations in the region.
Credit: NationalInsight
