Monarch Sympathises With Ipele Community Over Attack on Police Station...Calls For Calm

 

Oba Ajibade Gbadegesin Ogunoye

Olowo of Owo kingdom 

The Chairman Ondo State Council of Traditional Rulers, and Olowo of Owo Kingdom, His Imperial Majesty, Oba (Dr.) Ajibade Gbadegesin Ogunoye III, has expressed deep concern and sympathy with the people of Ipele following the unfortunate attack on a Police Station in the town on New Year’s Eve.

The monarch in a Press Statement signed by his Special Assistant, Media, Sam Adewale, that the monarch described the incident as very sad and condemnable.

The Chairman traditional council in the state noted that the attack was clearly aimed at disrupting the peace and to spoil the joy of the yuletide season, a period meant for thanksgiving, love and unity among the people.

Oba Ogunoye, however, gave thanks to God Almighty that no life was lost during the attack, stressing that the preservation of lives remains paramount and a source of relief despite the destruction recorded.

The Olowo commiserated with the Kabiyesi Olupele of Ipele, Nigeria Police Force and the entire Ipele community over the incident, assuring them of his total support and solidarity at this trying moment.

While appealing to the people to remain calm and law-abiding, the monarch admonished all citizens to be security conscious, vigilant and proactive, calling on them to promptly report any suspicious movements or unfamiliar faces within their neighborhood to the nearest security agency or any person of means close to the authorities.

According to the monarch, community cooperation with security agencies was critical to safeguarding lives and property, noting that collective responsibility remains the strongest weapon against crime and criminality.

He prayed for divine protection over the people, security personnel and the land, while expressing confidence that with unity, vigilance, cooperation with Security Agencies and God’s help, peace will continue to reign across Owo Local Government area and Ondo State at large.