Olofa: Police assures of security as Offa awaits court judgment
The Kwara State Police Command has assured peace and security, before, during and after the much awaited Supreme Court judgment on the Olofa of Offa stool on July 1.
Speaking with journalists in Ilorin on Wednesday, the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), Ajayi Okasanmi (ASP), said the command, through the Commissioner of Police, Sam Okaula, had met with stakeholders and monarchs to accept the judgment without malice or rancour.
The legal tussle is between the incumbent monarch, Oba Mufutau Gbadamosi and a contestant to the stool, Prince Abdulrahoof Keji.
Oba Gbadamosi is of the Anilelerin ruling house, while Keji hails from Olugbense ruling house. The PPRO, who said the command was prepared for the judgment, added that the level of preparedness was not a media issue and, therefore, would not divulge strategies.
"But, we can only tell you of a recent meeting of the Commissioner of Police with all stakeholders in the matter. The Commissioner even extended the meeting to Obas of neighbouring towns and sued for peace irrespective of where the pendulum swings.
"We want to assure Offa people of our readiness to guarantee their safety. We, therefore, urge them to go about their lawful businesses without bitterness. However, if we see anyone trying to do otherwise, we will not hesitate to apply the full weight of the law, irrespective of his status," he said.
Community News also gathered that the police through its Mobile Force Squadron in Ilorin had, at the weekend, ahead of the judgment, commenced "tactical movement" of its men and officers to the town.
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