The Ogun State Police Command has refuted reports alleging that the Awujale Palace in Ijebu-Ode was under siege by thugs or miscreants, clarifying that its personnel were deployed strictly to maintain law and order. The Command said the deployment was a preventive security measure to safeguard lives and property and forestall any breakdown of public peace, with an Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) assigned to supervise and coordinate the operation.
The Command also clarified that Chief Adebisi Adaran, popularly known as Gbenden, was invited 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-recognisance while investigations continue. The Police stressed that the invitation was part of a legitimate investigative process and should not be misconstrued as an indication of guilt.
Reaffirming its professionalism and impartiality, the Command urged members of the public to remain calm, disregard misleading reports, and refrain from circulating unverified information capable of generating tension or disturbing public peace. It restated its commitment to protecting lives and property, preserving public order, and impartially enforcing the law throughout Ogun State.
