Ajimobi pledges more support to police

Governor Abiola Ajimobi of Oyo State

Gov. Abiola Ajimobi of Oyo State has pledged additional support to make the police more effective and result-oriented in tackling crime.

Ajimobi made the pledge on Wednesday in Ibadan while receiving Dan Bature, the new Assistant Inspector General (AIG) of Police in Charge of Zone 11.

Zone 11 of the Nigeria Police comprises Oyo, Osun and Ondo states.

He said the state had hinged its development strides on a pyramid built around adequate security and safety of the citizenry and businesses.

The governor said that a joint task force was constituted to tackle the challenges of security in the state, adding that this had resulted in peace in the state.

“We have had four Commissioners of Police here in the last four years and all of them have performed well. I am confident that AIG Bature would do well.

“He is a professional to the core and an accomplished policeman. You have just assumed duty at a zone that comprises the core Yoruba states.

“Oyo is one of the safest in the country. Let me assure you that all those who have worked in this zone left here for greater heights,” he said.

Bature had earlier said that he assumed duty in the zone three months ago and his visit was part of the familiarization tour of the commands under his control.

He added that he had heard about the tremendous support of the governor in ensuring security in the state.

“The police hierarchy in the country is appreciative of the peaceful atmosphere entrenched in the state by your administration.

“Development thrives where there is security and peace. We have the responsibility of protecting lives and businesses and we won’t relent in giving our best,” he said.

Bature was accompanied on the visit by the Commissioner of Police in the state, Sam Adegbuyi.

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