Osun Police Warn Against Unlawful Assembly

Police in Osun State have warned residents against an unlawful assembly in any parts of the State.

It said the command has a privileged information that some unscrupulous elements are planning to embark on unlawful solidarity with Endsars protesters.

A release signed by the Police Public Relations Officer, Yemisi Opalola states that, the Commissioner of Police, Wale Olokode advised that the unlawful plan be jettisoned.

Olokode however warned that the Command will not condone any act(s) that will jeopardize the peace and tranquility presently enjoyed in the state.

The statement reads in part; “the intelligence that availed the Command revealed that, some unscrupulous elements are planning to embark on unlawful gathering, in solidarity with Endsars protesters elsewhere, to take over the space on Saturday 13th February, 2021, in some parts of the State of Osun.

“The Commissioner of Police has advised that this unlawful plan be jettisoned; and consequently warned that, the Command will not condone any act(s) that will jeopardize the peace and tranquility presently enjoyed in the state.

“Note also that, gathering of any sort now is unlawful and a violation of COVID-19 laws.

“The CP appeals therefore, that parents and guardians should warn their children or wards to desist from any act(s) , capable of causing the breach of peace in the state.

“Be warned also that, the Command will not tolerate deliberate blocking of roads to impede free-flow of human and vehicular movements, molestation of innocent members of the public and destruction of any kind whatsoever. This will be resisted decisively” the statement added.

The CP assured people of the state to go about their lawful business without fear of molestations from any person/group as adequate security measures have been emplaced for maximum security of lives and property of the citizens.