Osun State Police Command has given reasons for arresting two men, Adigun Olalekan and Adebayo Rasaq, as it said that they were found with two guns in a vehicle bearing state government official number plate at the gate of the state high court.
The command’s spokeswoman, SP Yemisi Opalola, set the records straight in a statement on Friday, November 18, 2022.
According to the PPRO, “on 16th November, 2022 at about 11:00am, armed police operatives deployed for special duty at Osun State Governorship Election Tribunal sitting at Osun State High Court premises, Osogbo, intercepted a Toyota Camry Car with registration number ‘Osun OSGH 102’ at the gate of the High court, venue of the tribunal, driven by Adigun Olalekan (37) with one Adebayo Rasaq (42).
“When the vehicle was searched, two locally-made single barrel guns and two different vehicle number plates, Osun AA 531 RLG and Osun TAN 01 LT were recovered from the boot.
“The suspects claimed they are members of Nigerian Hunters, Forest and Security Service, Osun Chapter., and that they were engaged by the government to guard the premises of the High Court; and that they have been guarding the premises long before the tribunal was established and commenced sitting.
“On the order of the Commissioner of Police, Faleye S. Olaleye, the suspects and exhibits were transferred to State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID), for investigation. The investigation is still ongoing.
“The Commissioner of Police, therefore enjoins members of the public to disregard in totality the misinformation being spread on social media, which is a calculated attempt to cause apprehension or state of insecurity in the state by some unscrupulous elements.
“He also implores the good people of Osun to go about their lawful businesses without any fear of threat or intimidation.”
