The police command in Oyo says there are plans by 'unscrupulous elements' to take advantage of the protests in Ibadan to attack some places...
Jemilat NasiruThe police command in Oyo says there are plans by “unscrupulous elements” to take advantage of the protests in Ibadan, the state capital, to attack some places of interest.the lingering scarcity of petrol and naira notes in the country.
According to Adewale Osifeso, spokesman of the state police command, intelligence showed that some unspecified persons have plans to attack banks, prisons, and facilities belonging to the Independent National Electoral Commission .He asked residents to remain calm and “go about their businesses without any fear of harassment or molestation”, while assuring them that security operatives are on top of the situation.
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