Hike in cost of living: Police warn against possible hijack of planned protests in Osun

By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo

The Osun State Police Command has called on any individual or groups planning to embark on protests in the state to notify it in writing in order to put in place security measures that will prevent criminals from hijacking it.

In a statement by its spokesperson, SP Yemisi Opalola, said, the command has got information that some criminal elements have perfected plans to hijack the protest and jeopardize the peace of the state.

The statement reads: “Intelligence at the disposal of the Osun State Police Command reveals that some persons hiding under the guise of increment in the price of commodities are planning to embark on protest in the state.

“In view of this, the Command is using this medium to urge individuals or groups of persons behind this plot to eschew any act that will bring about the breakdown of law and order in the state.

“It is worthy of note that some criminal elements have perfected plans to hijack the protest and jeopardize the peace of the state.

“Consequently, those nursing the thought of any procession should notify the Command in writing to enable the emplacement of adequate security measures that will wade off any form of infiltration by some criminal elements.”

The statement urged  residents of the state to go about their lawful daily activities, adding that the Command had taken necessary security measures to forestall any likely breakdown of law and order.