Police speak on report of attack on Osun community by herdsmen

The Osun State Police Command on Friday debunked reports of attack on Ofatedo Area, Osogbo by suspected killer herdsmen.

The Command’s Spokesperson, SP Yemisi Opalola, in a statement said the news and rumours being peddled were false alarm.

Opalola said the reports and information were a calculated attempt to create apprehension of fear and state of insecurity in the state.

She therefore said it should be disregarded.

She said: “The attention of the Osun Commissioner of Police, CP Olawale Olokode, has been drawn to the news/rumours making the rounds that some suspected herdsmen invaded and attacked Ofatedo Area of Osun.

“The CP, in company of the Special Adviser on Security to the Governor, Mrs Abiodun Ige, personally paid on the spot assessment to the area to ascertain the authenticity of the news being speculated but found out that it was false and untrue.

“Consequently, the CP wishes to clear the air and state unequivocally that the news and rumours being peddled are false alarm, a calculated attempt to create apprehension of fear and state of insecurity in the state; therefore it should be disregarded.”

Opalola gave the assurance of the CP to the entire residents of adequate security coverage, urging the general public to go about their legitimate businesses without any fear of attack or invasion.

She added: “He also advises the citizenry, especially rumour mongers/social media users to jettison such habits and eschew anything that can truncate the peace being enjoyed in the state.

“Also, the citizens are urged to be security conscious, vigilant, cooperate and collaborate with security agents by giving useful and timely information.

“They should also report any suspicious movement or activities of criminals through: 08039537995 and 08123823981.”