The Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Saliu Adetunji, has alerted the
Oyo State Police Command of moves by some individuals to misuse the law
enforcement agents in the manner that could cause the breakdown of law and
order.
The Olubadan made the accusation at his palace in Ibadan while
receiving the new Deputy Inspector General of Police, South West, DIG Foluso
Adebanjo.
Adetunji specifically mentioned the case of Oloode village in
Oluyole Local Government where one Lukman Alao was deposed as Baale and
promptly replaced on Jan. 9 with Baale Dauda Odeyemi.
According to the first class monarch, “ Alao has become a law
unto himself using mercenaries procured outside Oyo State to molest and arrest
law abiding citizens.
Part of his mode of operation is continuous use of number plate
of Baale Oloode long after his removal from office.
His co-traveller is the Onido of Ido, Chief Tajudeen Akinola,
who, although is not molesting anybody is using the plate number of Onido of
Ido.
If a chief is removed in accordance with our tradition over
allegations of wrong doing, he could either take it or go to the law court in
search of justice.
We believe in the rule of law. This is why we have not joined
issues with the deposed Baale.
Adetunji said that as the traditional authority over all the
eleven local government councils in Ibadanland, he will be indifferent to
people using mercenaries to molest his people.
He commended officers and men of the Nigerian Police for their
professionalism in maintaining law and order and ensuring peace and security.
The monarch prayed for the success of the new DIG and his men,
including the AIG Zone 1 the Oyo State Police Commissioner and others.
Th new DIG, South West, Adebanjo told Kabiyesi that his
request would be promptly looked into.
He said officers and men of the NPF would continue to
collaborate with traditional institutions to ensure law and order. (NAN)
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