Four in police custody after deadly Oyo violence



The Oyo State Police Command, on Thursday, said it had arrested four suspects in connection with civil unrest at the popular Ojoo community in Akinyele Local Government Area of the state.A statement released by the state Police Public Relations Officer, Olayinka Ayanlade, disclosed that the suspects are currently cooling their heels at the state Criminal Investigation Department, Iyaganku, Ibadan.The command condemned the act of jungle justice and warned members of the public against taking the law into their own hands under any circumstances.While acknowledging the right of citizens to report crimes and assist law enforcement, it emphasised that suspects should always be handed over to the police for lawful investigation and prosecution.The statement read, “Four suspects have so far been arrested in connection with the incident and transferred to the state Criminal Investigation Department, Iyaganku, where a comprehensive investigation has commenced to unravel the circumstances surrounding the attempted robbery, the mob action, the ensuing public disturbance, and all related acts of criminality.“The command strongly condemns the act of jungle justice and warns members of the public against taking the law into their own hands under any circumstances. While acknowledging the right of citizens to report crimes and assist law enforcement, it emphasises that suspects should always be handed over to the police for lawful investigation and prosecution,” the statement added.Related NewsNiger police arrest weapons wielding notorious thug, 26 othersHow fire razed Gombe church, destroy N100m worth property10 injured, 15 arrested as Bauchi rival youth groups clashIt, therefore, urged the residents to remain calm, peaceful, and law-abiding, while community leaders, youth groups, and other stakeholders were encouraged not to allow criminal elements to exploit the unfortunate incident to foment ethnic or communal unrest.The command also assured them that adequate security measures have been emplaced across the affected area and other strategic locations within the metropolis to forestall any further breakdown of law and order.“All persons found culpable in connection with the incident will be made to face the full weight of the law,” the command assured.PUNCH Metro reports that about four people were reportedly killed, while others sustained varying degrees of injuries, as wheelbarrow pushers and some residents clashed on Tuesday night and into Wednesday morning over the killing of a Point of Sale operator at the popular Ojoo community in the local government area.This is as the Oyo State Government called for calm and assured residents that those involved in the crisis would be brought to justice. A statement released by the state Police Public Relations Officer, Olayinka Ayanlade, disclosed that the suspects are currently cooling their heels at the state Criminal Investigation Department, Iyaganku, Ibadan.The command condemned the act of jungle justice and warned members of the public against taking the law into their own hands under any circumstances.While acknowledging the right of citizens to report crimes and assist law enforcement, it emphasised that suspects should always be handed over to the police for lawful investigation and prosecution.The statement read, “Four suspects have so far been arrested in connection with the incident and transferred to the state Criminal Investigation Department, Iyaganku, where a comprehensive investigation has commenced to unravel the circumstances surrounding the attempted robbery, the mob action, the ensuing public disturbance, and all related acts of criminality.“The command strongly condemns the act of jungle justice and warns members of the public against taking the law into their own hands under any circumstances. While acknowledging the right of citizens to report crimes and assist law enforcement, it emphasises that suspects should always be handed over to the police for lawful investigation and prosecution,” the statement added.Related NewsNiger police arrest weapons wielding notorious thug, 26 othersHow fire razed Gombe church, destroy N100m worth property10 injured, 15 arrested as Bauchi rival youth groups clashIt, therefore, urged the residents to remain calm, peaceful, and law-abiding, while community leaders, youth groups, and other stakeholders were encouraged not to allow criminal elements to exploit the unfortunate incident to foment ethnic or communal unrest.The command also assured them that adequate security measures have been emplaced across the affected area and other strategic locations within the metropolis to forestall any further breakdown of law and order.“All persons found culpable in connection with the incident will be made to face the full weight of the law,” the command assured.PUNCH Metro reports that about four people were reportedly killed, while others sustained varying degrees of injuries, as wheelbarrow pushers and some residents clashed on Tuesday night and into Wednesday morning over the killing of a Point of Sale operator at the popular Ojoo community in the local government area.This is as the Oyo State Government called for calm and assured residents that those involved in the crisis would be brought to justice. The command condemned the act of jungle justice and warned members of the public against taking the law into their own hands under any circumstances.While acknowledging the right of citizens to report crimes and assist law enforcement, it emphasised that suspects should always be handed over to the police for lawful investigation and prosecution.The statement read, “Four suspects have so far been arrested in connection with the incident and transferred to the state Criminal Investigation Department, Iyaganku, where a comprehensive investigation has commenced to unravel the circumstances surrounding the attempted robbery, the mob action, the ensuing public disturbance, and all related acts of criminality.“The command strongly condemns the act of jungle justice and warns members of the public against taking the law into their own hands under any circumstances. While acknowledging the right of citizens to report crimes and assist law enforcement, it emphasises that suspects should always be handed over to the police for lawful investigation and prosecution,” the statement added.Related NewsNiger police arrest weapons wielding notorious thug, 26 othersHow fire razed Gombe church, destroy N100m worth property10 injured, 15 arrested as Bauchi rival youth groups clashIt, therefore, urged the residents to remain calm, peaceful, and law-abiding, while community leaders, youth groups, and other stakeholders were encouraged not to allow criminal elements to exploit the unfortunate incident to foment ethnic or communal unrest.The command also assured them that adequate security measures have been emplaced across the affected area and other strategic locations within the metropolis to forestall any further breakdown of law and order.“All persons found culpable in connection with the incident will be made to face the full weight of the law,” the command assured.PUNCH Metro reports that about four people were reportedly killed, while others sustained varying degrees of injuries, as wheelbarrow pushers and some residents clashed on Tuesday night and into Wednesday morning over the killing of a Point of Sale operator at the popular Ojoo community in the local government area.This is as the Oyo State Government called for calm and assured residents that those involved in the crisis would be brought to justice. While acknowledging the right of citizens to report crimes and assist law enforcement, it emphasised that suspects should always be handed over to the police for lawful investigation and prosecution.The statement read, “Four suspects have so far been arrested in connection with the incident and transferred to the state Criminal Investigation Department, Iyaganku, where a comprehensive investigation has commenced to unravel the circumstances surrounding the attempted robbery, the mob action, the ensuing public disturbance, and all related acts of criminality.“The command strongly condemns the act of jungle justice and warns members of the public against taking the law into their own hands under any circumstances. While acknowledging the right of citizens to report crimes and assist law enforcement, it emphasises that suspects should always be handed over to the police for lawful investigation and prosecution,” the statement added.Related NewsNiger police arrest weapons wielding notorious thug, 26 othersHow fire razed Gombe church, destroy N100m worth property10 injured, 15 arrested as Bauchi rival youth groups clashIt, therefore, urged the residents to remain calm, peaceful, and law-abiding, while community leaders, youth groups, and other stakeholders were encouraged not to allow criminal elements to exploit the unfortunate incident to foment ethnic or communal unrest.The command also assured them that adequate security measures have been emplaced across the affected area and other strategic locations within the metropolis to forestall any further breakdown of law and order.“All persons found culpable in connection with the incident will be made to face the full weight of the law,” the command assured.PUNCH Metro reports that about four people were reportedly killed, while others sustained varying degrees of injuries, as wheelbarrow pushers and some residents clashed on Tuesday night and into Wednesday morning over the killing of a Point of Sale operator at the popular Ojoo community in the local government area.This is as the Oyo State Government called for calm and assured residents that those involved in the crisis would be brought to justice. The statement read, “Four suspects have so far been arrested in connection with the incident and transferred to the state Criminal Investigation Department, Iyaganku, where a comprehensive investigation has commenced to unravel the circumstances surrounding the attempted robbery, the mob action, the ensuing public disturbance, and all related acts of criminality.“The command strongly condemns the act of jungle justice and warns members of the public against taking the law into their own hands under any circumstances. While acknowledging the right of citizens to report crimes and assist law enforcement, it emphasises that suspects should always be handed over to the police for lawful investigation and prosecution,” the statement added.Related NewsNiger police arrest weapons wielding notorious thug, 26 othersHow fire razed Gombe church, destroy N100m worth property10 injured, 15 arrested as Bauchi rival youth groups clashIt, therefore, urged the residents to remain calm, peaceful, and law-abiding, while community leaders, youth groups, and other stakeholders were encouraged not to allow criminal elements to exploit the unfortunate incident to foment ethnic or communal unrest.The command also assured them that adequate security measures have been emplaced across the affected area and other strategic locations within the metropolis to forestall any further breakdown of law and order.“All persons found culpable in connection with the incident will be made to face the full weight of the law,” the command assured.PUNCH Metro reports that about four people were reportedly killed, while others sustained varying degrees of injuries, as wheelbarrow pushers and some residents clashed on Tuesday night and into Wednesday morning over the killing of a Point of Sale operator at the popular Ojoo community in the local government area.This is as the Oyo State Government called for calm and assured residents that those involved in the crisis would be brought to justice. “The command strongly condemns the act of jungle justice and warns members of the public against taking the law into their own hands under any circumstances. While acknowledging the right of citizens to report crimes and assist law enforcement, it emphasises that suspects should always be handed over to the police for lawful investigation and prosecution,” the statement added.Related NewsNiger police arrest weapons wielding notorious thug, 26 othersHow fire razed Gombe church, destroy N100m worth property10 injured, 15 arrested as Bauchi rival youth groups clashIt, therefore, urged the residents to remain calm, peaceful, and law-abiding, while community leaders, youth groups, and other stakeholders were encouraged not to allow criminal elements to exploit the unfortunate incident to foment ethnic or communal unrest.The command also assured them that adequate security measures have been emplaced across the affected area and other strategic locations within the metropolis to forestall any further breakdown of law and order.“All persons found culpable in connection with the incident will be made to face the full weight of the law,” the command assured.PUNCH Metro reports that about four people were reportedly killed, while others sustained varying degrees of injuries, as wheelbarrow pushers and some residents clashed on Tuesday night and into Wednesday morning over the killing of a Point of Sale operator at the popular Ojoo community in the local government area.This is as the Oyo State Government called for calm and assured residents that those involved in the crisis would be brought to justice. It, therefore, urged the residents to remain calm, peaceful, and law-abiding, while community leaders, youth groups, and other stakeholders were encouraged not to allow criminal elements to exploit the unfortunate incident to foment ethnic or communal unrest.The command also assured them that adequate security measures have been emplaced across the affected area and other strategic locations within the metropolis to forestall any further breakdown of law and order.“All persons found culpable in connection with the incident will be made to face the full weight of the law,” the command assured.PUNCH Metro reports that about four people were reportedly killed, while others sustained varying degrees of injuries, as wheelbarrow pushers and some residents clashed on Tuesday night and into Wednesday morning over the killing of a Point of Sale operator at the popular Ojoo community in the local government area.This is as the Oyo State Government called for calm and assured residents that those involved in the crisis would be brought to justice. The command also assured them that adequate security measures have been emplaced across the affected area and other strategic locations within the metropolis to forestall any further breakdown of law and order.“All persons found culpable in connection with the incident will be made to face the full weight of the law,” the command assured.PUNCH Metro reports that about four people were reportedly killed, while others sustained varying degrees of injuries, as wheelbarrow pushers and some residents clashed on Tuesday night and into Wednesday morning over the killing of a Point of Sale operator at the popular Ojoo community in the local government area.This is as the Oyo State Government called for calm and assured residents that those involved in the crisis would be brought to justice. “All persons found culpable in connection with the incident will be made to face the full weight of the law,” the command assured.PUNCH Metro reports that about four people were reportedly killed, while others sustained varying degrees of injuries, as wheelbarrow pushers and some residents clashed on Tuesday night and into Wednesday morning over the killing of a Point of Sale operator at the popular Ojoo community in the local government area.This is as the Oyo State Government called for calm and assured residents that those involved in the crisis would be brought to justice. PUNCH Metro reports that about four people were reportedly killed, while others sustained varying degrees of injuries, as wheelbarrow pushers and some residents clashed on Tuesday night and into Wednesday morning over the killing of a Point of Sale operator at the popular Ojoo community in the local government area.This is as the Oyo State Government called for calm and assured residents that those involved in the crisis would be brought to justice. This is as the Oyo State Government called for calm and assured residents that those involved in the crisis would be brought to justice.