The Ogun State Police Command on Wednesday denied media reports that the Awujale Palace in Ijebu‑Ode was under siege by thugs or miscreants, stating that police personnel were present solely to maintain law and order.
According to Police Public Relations Officer DSP Oluseyi Babaseyi, the deployment was a preventive security measure intended to safeguard lives and property and to forestall any breakdown of public peace. An Assistant Commissioner of Police was assigned to oversee the security arrangement at the palace, ensuring effective supervision and operational coordination.
Babaseyi clarified that Chief Adebisi Adaran, popularly known as Gbenden, was invited to the palace following a written petition containing allegations against him. “He honoured the invitation, was questioned in connection with the allegations and was subsequently released on self‑recognizance, while investigations continue,” the statement said.
The police command emphasized that the invitation formed part of a legitimate investigative process and should not be taken as an indication of guilt. “The Police remain professional and impartial in the discharge of their statutory responsibilities, guided by the rule of law and respect for the rights of all individuals,” the statement added, urging the public to remain calm, disregard misleading reports and avoid circulating unverified information that could generate tension.
The Ogun State Police Command reiterated its commitment to protecting lives and property, preserving public order, and enforcing the law impartially across the state.
<small>Source: Daily Post Nigeria — read the original story there.</small>
