The police discover plots to attack banks and others

The police command in Oyo state says it has uncovered plots by crooks to attack and loot banks, shopping malls, INEC offices and other facilities in the state.

This is stated in a statement issued by the spokesman of the command, SP Adewale Osifeso, on Friday in Ibadan.

The statement follows Friday’s protest by some youths in Ibadan who blocked the main roads in Iwo, the Agodi Gate and the State Secretariat due to scarcity of new naira notes and fuel.

Osifeso said the available information revealed that certain unscrupulous elements have perfected plans to hijack the protest and unleash complete chaos by closing off and attacking places of interest.

He listed the crooks’ target with INEC facilities, banks, media houses, schools, correctional centers, major malls and business centers, as well as other critical infrastructure in the state.

“Members of the public are hereby advised, especially with regard to the youth segment, to avoid being used by agents of violence who wish to take advantage of the situation to criminally enrich themselves, especially as we navigate into the 2023 general election.

“The Command is fully prepared to fully mobilize to prevent these criminal elements from turning Oyo state into their playground,” he said.

He announced that the command had ordered intensive patrols to provide comprehensive security throughout the state.

Police Commissioner Adebowale Williams advised residents to conduct their legal business without any fear of harassment or molestation.

He assured that the police would not allow the relative calm within the state to be disturbed by unscrupulous and criminal elements.

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