The Deputy Inspector General of Police in charge of Information and Communication Technology (ICT), who also doubles as the Supervising Deputy Inspector General of Police in charge of the South-West Geopolitical Zone, DIG Fayoade Mustapha Adegoke, has commenced his official tour of duty of the South-West geopolitical zone in Ibadan, Oyo State.
The engagement, held at the Oyo State Police Command Headquarters, Eleyele, Ibadan, brought together critical stakeholders alongside officers and men of the Command in a strategic interaction aimed at strengthening policing effectiveness, deepening public confidence, and enhancing collaborative security efforts.
The Commissioner of Police, Oyo State Command, CP Abimbola Ayodeji Olugbemiga, while welcoming him described the visit as timely and significant in reinforcing existing synergy between the Police and members of the public.
He noted that the visit presents an opportunity to assess the prevailing security architecture in the state while reaffirming the Command’s unwavering commitment to the protection of lives and property.
Speaking during the engagement, DIG Fayoade Mustapha Adegoke, expressed satisfaction with the level of operational commitment, discipline, and security efforts observed so far within the Command.
The DIG encouraged members of the public to continue supporting the Police through sustained collaboration and the provision of useful information capable of aiding crime prevention and detection.
Addressing officers and men of the Command, he charged them to remain professional in the discharge of their constitutional responsibilities, uphold the rule of law, build and sustain public trust, and avoid all forms of corruption and unprofessional conduct.
He stated that the tour was undertaken on the directive of the Inspector-General of Police and forms part of ongoing efforts to strengthen policing operations across the South-West geopolitical zone.
He further encouraged the Command to intensify operational engagements by strategically deploying more officers and operational assets to identified areas of concern.
Fayoade also urged members of the public to continue providing accurate, timely, and credible intelligence to the Police, stressing that effective policing and sustainable security remain a collective responsibility.
The Oyo State Police Command reiterates its commitment to maintaining public safety, preserving law and order, and sustaining strong partnerships with all stakeholders in ensuring a safer Oyo State.
