Oyo State Commissioner of Police CP Adebowale Williams, has met with heads of hunters, vigilante groups and other stakeholders to seek support for peaceful campaigns ahead of the 2023 general elections.
This is contained in a statement signed Friday in Ibadan, the capital city by the State’s Police Command Spokesman, SP Adewale Osifeso,
William explained that the meeting was also to foster improved working relationship and agree on a common direction as election campaign commences.
The Commissioner appreciated the quasi security groups for their collaboration with the police and other security agencies which brought about veritable achievements.
He enjoined them to constantly review their recruitment process by conducting adequate background checks on intending and existing members.
Aare Mogaji Ariori, who spoke on behalf of the stakeholders, commended the CP for the meeting and promised to improve on the existing relationship between them.