Citizens living in Ondo State have been assured by the state’s police command of adequate security during this yuletide season and beyond.
Besides, its spokesman, Femi Joseph, said the kidnap incident that happened a few days ago along Owo/Ikare road after a long period of peace and normalcy in that axis of the state was being tackled head-on by his men.
According to him, officers have been charged not only to rescue the victims unhurt, but also arrest the perpetrators of this wicked act.
He urged people coming home for Christmas and New Year celebrations not to entertain any anxiety.
His words” We have increased our manpower deployment across the state and have also directed our intelligence department to be up to the ante in order to ensure blissful Christmas and new year celebrations.
“We also promise to continue to work towards ridding the state of all vestiges of crimes and criminality. We shall also ensure that criminals are not only arrested but are also brought to Justice.
“To this end, 13 suspects among others still at large, who participated in the wanton destruction of lives and properties, including the burning of Sotitobire Church and the killing of one of our officers recently, were arraigned on Tuesday.
“The court consequently remanded them at the correctional centre, Olokuta, while the case was adjourned till January 3, 2020.
“We will ensure that other accomplices at large are arrested and also made to bear the full weight of the law. We urge all law-abiding citizens to go about celebrating peacefully and also be security-conscious.
“We also enjoin you to always alert the police should there be any suspicion of security threat in any part of the state.”
Credit: thenationonlineng.net
