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he Commissioner of Police in Ogun State, CP Bode Ojajuni, has reassured residents that the state remains safe and secure, dismissing reports of alleged bandit attacks on schools and communities in Ota, Ifo, and adjoining areas as false and misleading.
Ojajuni, through a statement issued on Monday by the Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Oluseyi Babaseyi, said there had been no incident of banditry, kidnapping, terrorism, or any form of security breach anywhere in the state.
The Commissioner stated that reports circulating on social media alleging attacks on Oluke Community High School, Sango Ota High School in the Ijoko axis, Fadunsin Area of Ijoko, Atan-Ota, Sango-Ota, Agbado, Ifo, and neighbouring communities were entirely unfounded.
According to him, police operatives were immediately deployed to the affected areas following the circulation of the reports to verify the claims and reassure residents through confidence-building patrols.
He disclosed that the Command's School Protection Squad, working with Divisional Police Officers in the affected jurisdictions, conducted security assessments of the schools mentioned in the reports.
The exercise, he said, confirmed that all schools were safe, secure, and fully operational, with academic activities proceeding uninterrupted throughout the day.
"The schools remained peaceful and students as well as staff completed their academic activities without any disruption," the statement noted.
Ojajuni expressed concern over the anxiety generated by the spread of unverified information and urged residents to rely on official channels for security updates.
The Commissioner also clarified the circumstances surrounding the arrest of 38 foreign nationals in Kajola-Ilese, Atan-Ota, an incident which some social media users had allegedly linked to banditry.
According to the police, the suspects, comprising 19 males and 19 females from Côte d'Ivoire and aged between 25 and 35 years, were arrested following credible intelligence.
Preliminary investigations revealed that the individuals could not provide valid immigration or travel documents. They reportedly claimed to have entered Nigeria for online business activities.
The police explained that after preliminary procedures, the suspects were handed over to the Nigeria Immigration Service for further investigation and appropriate action in accordance with immigration regulations.
Ojajuni stressed that the operation had no connection whatsoever with banditry, kidnapping, terrorism, or any violent criminal activity.
"At no time during the operation were bandits, kidnappers, or terrorists arrested. Any attempt to link the arrested foreign nationals to violent crimes is false, misleading, and capable of causing unnecessary panic," the statement said.
The Commissioner reiterated the Command's commitment to the protection of lives and property across Ogun State, noting that intelligence-led operations, routine patrols, and other proactive security measures remain in place.
He urged residents of Ota, Ifo, Atan-Ota, Ijoko, Sango-Ota, Agbado, and surrounding communities to remain calm and continue their lawful activities without fear, assuring them that the security architecture across the state remains effective and responsive.
Ojajuni further appealed to members of the public to verify security-related information before sharing it, emphasizing that responsible communication is essential to maintaining public peace and confidence.
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