The Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Akinloye Owolabi Olakulehin, has commended the Commissioner of Police in Oyo State, Ayodele Sonubi, for what he described as improved security in the state.
The monarch made this assertion while receiving the CP and his team, who were at the palace located at Oke Aremo to pay a courtesy visit to the monarch on Tuesday.
The event was witnessed by the Osi Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Eddy Oyewole-Foko, Osi Balogun, Oba John Isioye-Dada, Asipa Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Abiodun Kola-Daisi, Ekerin Olubadan, Oba Amidu Ajibade, Ekaarun Olubadan, Oba Muritala Adebayo Akande, and Ekerin Balogun, High Chief Akeem Mobolaji Adewoyin.
Olakulehin, who spoke through Kola-Daisi, noted that security has improved tremendously since the CP resumed.
He said that the doors of the palace are always open to the police boss and his men to see him whenever the need arises, and requested more security personnel to ensure the fortification of security within and outside the new palace.
The monarch, while speaking further, also stated that Ibadan is the home of many firsts and the political nucleus of the defunct Western Region, and will continue to play its leading role in setting the pace for the country.
He then commended the CP for the job well done in the area of security of lives and property within the short period since his assumption.
“I appreciate the Commissioner of Police and his team for this courtesy visit to the palace, and I pray for them for more blessings and success in their careers.
“I request the fortification of security for life and property within the palace, Ibadan, and Oyo State in general because, in order to enhance meaningful development, peace and tranquility are necessary.
“On this note, I wish to enjoin you and your men not to relent in your efforts to make Ibadan and Oyo State a peaceful place to live for all and sundry.”
Sonubi, earlier in his address, appreciated the traditional ruler for accepting to receive him and his team on such short notice.
Sonubi said that the main purpose of the visit was to seek the Olubadan’s blessings and appreciate the support received so far from the Olubadan, Olubadan-in-council, Mogajis, Baales and the entire residents of Oyo State as a whole in the command’s efforts to maintain peaceful co-existence and curtail criminal activities in the state.
He then assured the traditional ruler of adequate security provision within and outside the palace.
Olubadan hails Oyo Police Commissioner over improved security