The Oyo State Police Command on Friday declared that it was determined to ensure a peaceful and hitch-free Easter celebration across the state.
The Command gave the assurance in a statement by its Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), DSP Olayinka Ayanlade, during Easter congratulatory message to Christian faithfuls in the state.
The PPRO noted that the Command will ensure maximum security coverage across worship centres, recreational facilities, major highways, and other public spaces throughout the Easter celebration.
He assured that the Command had put in place “comprehensive, strategic, and intelligence-led security deployments across the State” to ensure a peaceful and hitch-free festivity.
The PPRO also noted that the proactive measures are in line with the directive and policing vision of the Inspector-General of Police, aimed at strengthening public safety and boosting citizens’ confidence.
The statement reads in part: “In anticipation of the forthcoming Easter celebration, the Oyo State Police Command has put in place comprehensive, strategic, and intelligence-led security deployments across the State to ensure a peaceful and hitch-free festivity.
“These proactive measures are in line with the directive and policing vision of the Inspector-General of Police aimed at strengthening public safety and boosting citizens’ confidence.
“Consequent upon the above, the Commissioner of Police, Oyo State Command, CP Abimbola Ayodeji Olugbenga, extends warm congratulations to the Christian faithful on the occasion of Easter.”
The Command therefore “enjoin all citizens to imbibe the teachings of Jesus Christ by embracing love, sacrifice, humility, and peaceful coexistence, while also reflecting on the lessons of Lent and offering prayers for the peace, unity, and progress of the state and the nation at large.”
