The Oyo State Police Commissioner, Ayodele Sonubi, has dismissed circulating reports suggesting that a state of emergency has been declared in the state.
In a statement released on Tuesday by the State Public Relations Officer, Adewale Osifeso, in Ibadan, the police command urged the public to refrain from spreading unverified and misleading information that could disrupt the state’s peace and stability.
Osifeso stated, “The state Police command wishes to emphatically refute rumours and misleading information making the rounds, particularly on social media about the death of about 50 persons under mysterious circumstances and a subsequent declaration of a state of emergency as false and a figment of the author’s imagination.”
He added, “The command further warns members of the public against the spread of fake and unverified news capable of disrupting the enviable relative tranquillity in the state.”
Residents were assured that the police remain committed to ensuring the safety of lives and property and were encouraged to carry on with their lawful activities without fear.
The statement also provided emergency contact numbers for residents to report incidents or seek help, including the Oyo State Call Response Center Toll-Free Line: 615, and command control room lines: 08081768614, 09054133071, and 09061299291.
