New Osun CP visits Governor Adeleke, harps on peace building

…as Governor lists five requests

The new Osun State Police Commissioner, CP.Ibrahim Zungura has paid a working visit to Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke as part of efforts to restore peace in the state.

The newly posted police commissioner, Ibrahim.D. Zungura in company of top officials of the state police command assurwd the Governor of his commitment to restore faith in police among Osun people and serve Osun people for impartial law and order.

“I promise to work with the state government for peace and stability of the state. I will be fair to all and I will prove my commitment in the next few weeks. Osun is a peaceful state and we will work to address all outstanding issues”, CP Zungura declared.

Governor Adeleke in his response noted that the state has passed through turbulent times, noting that post-election peace is yet to be fully restored.

He further cited an attack in Ikire that claimed two lives accusing the Ikire Police Divisional Police Officer (DPO) of complicity.

“Based on all details of the attacks, I request immediate commencement of disciplinary action against the DPO. He has become a threat to the people he was posted to protect.”

“Our government is pushing to establish post- election peace and reconciliation initiatives. I have extended an olive branch to all stakeholders. You are posted to Osun at a very auspicious time. The police – civilian relationship is at the lowest ebb. The trust level is very disturbing.”

“I therefore have specific requests as part of our efforts to consolidate peace and state reconciliation. Let us rebuild public trust in the police. You must make deliberate efforts to remove many areas of current police conduct that paints it as partisan and anti-people;”

“Let’s strengthen the closer working relationship between the state government and the state police command. The government under my watch seeks no favour other than fair policing. Your partnership with our government for rule of law is solicited.”

“Reorganise internal workings and operations of the state police command. I know you will be worried that Osun people see certain police units as the home base of APC thugs. There is a need to dissolve many police operational units because they have been compromised.”

“Let us strengthen state security by full police participation at the State Security Council meetings. The last time your predecessor attended a state security council meeting was in 2024.”

“I also call for the release of several Accord members arrested and indeterminate as political detainees. Further arrests of our members should also stop”, the governor said, promising that “Our government is ready to support police operations without any string attached. What we seek is fair policing”, the governor said.