Ahead of the proposed August 1 nationwide protest, security agencies in Oyo state, have begun a show of force as part of efforts to maintain law and order.
The operation involves the deployment of personnel from the Nigeria Police Force, Nigerian Army, Nigeria Immigration Service, and other security agencies to strategic locations across the state.
Speaking while addressing the security personnel, the Commissioner of Police in the state, Ayodele Sonubi, said the security agencies will be patrolling major roads and flashpoints in Ibadan, the state capital, and other parts of the state, to deter any potential violence or disruption of public peace.
According to him, the show of force was aimed at reassuring residents and commuters of their safety and security, and to warn potential troublemakers to stay off the streets.
He said the operation was a proactive measure to prevent any breakdown of law and order during the planned protest.
“This show of force is meant to show our readiness, keep peace, and provide security for the people in the state, to make Nigeria and Ibadan as peaceful as they used to be.
“We are ready to protect reasonable and law-abiding citizens, we are not against the protest which is a right of all citizenry, but will shall not condole any act of violence, brigandage, or criminality.”
He, however, warned that the police and other security agencies would not hesitate to deal decisively with anyone who attempts to disrupt public peace or engage in any form of violence.
The show of force has been welcomed by residents and commuters, who expressed relief that the security agencies are taking proactive measures to ensure their safety.
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