Sequel to the alleged recent incursions of criminal elements into two fast developing communities in Ilorin, the Kwara state Commissioner of Police, CP Paul Odama psc (+) has paid an unscheduled assessment visit to the communities.
Earlier before this visit, the CP acted on complaints of residents by taking the step of deploying three patrol teams which comprised of conventional and men of the tactical teams of the command.
At the communities, the CP alighted to the warm reception of residents whose earlier fears and apprehensions had been drastically reduced by the deployment of men of the command.
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Expressing their minds and those of the community residents, the youth leader of the community who prefers to be referred to as Olori Odo; and the Community head of Osibi, Alfa Ola Shehu thanked the Commissioner of Police for the surprise visit to their communities.
The two community representatives particularly commended the prompt and speedy deployment of the Police patrol teams. They informed the CP with visible and palpable relief that ” since the arrival of the police patrol teams, the people of the communities have been able to sleep with their two eyes closed “. They stated further that their members were ready to support the police officers with necessary materials that would enhance their duties in the communities.
Representatives of the communities joined the convoy of the Police Commissioner as he patrolled the area offering him useful intelligence hints and showing him the area they feared the criminals used as access points into their communities.
In his remarks, the Commissioner of Police assured the residents of the determination of his command to end criminal activities in the area and Kwara State in general.
CP Odama urged the leadership of the communities to further strengthen their cooperation with the police officers deployed to the area. He called on them to offer useful information to the police at all times and not to hesitate in reporting any conduct by policemen to him that is at variance to their rules of engagement in the communities.
While promising to pay more unscheduled visits like this to see the progress, the CP called on the residents to drop panic plans of relocating from the community. He assured them the place is now safe and peaceful for the people to live and carry out lawful businesses without fear of attack and intimidation.
