Osun Police speaks on ‘viral video of bandit attack
Police
The Osun State Police Command has refuted reports of a bandit attack purportedly linked to the state in a viral video, assuring residents that Osun remains safe and secure.
In a statement on Tuesday, the command’s spokesperson, Abiodun Ojelabi, clarified that the incident shown in the trending footage did not occur in Osun but at Rore/Arandun in Kwara State on August 18.
“The police command wishes to clarify that the trending video has nothing to do with Osun State. The alleged attack happened in Kwara. The public is enjoined to disregard the video and desist from spreading unverified stories,” Ojelabi stated.
He emphasized the command’s commitment to maintaining peace, noting that Commissioner of Police Ibrahim Gotam had ordered the deployment of tactical squads and intelligence units to boundary communities across the state.
“These deployments are meant to fortify security architecture across Osun and reassure the public of our readiness to tackle any threats,” he added.
The command further appealed to residents to remain calm, cooperate with security agencies, and report any suspicious activities to the nearest police formation.
