Ethnic Clash: IGP deploys intervention, stabilisation team to Oyo

The Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Mohammed Adamu has ordered the immediate deployment of Police Intervention and Stabilization Forces to Oyo State.

The Force Public Relations Officer, Frank Mba disclosed this in a statement on Monday .

It will be recalled that ethnic clash between the Yorubas and Hausas was recorded last week at Shasha community in Akinyele Local Government Area of Oyo state.

Also, the Oyo State Government ordered the immediate closure of Shasha market and imposed a curfew on the community to forestall breakdown of law and order.

According to Mba, the teams have been deployed to reclaim the public space, reinforce security and bolster public confidence in the areas affected by the recent crisis in the State.

“The deployments, consisting largely of intelligence and operational assets of the Force, include four (4) Units of the Police Mobile Force (PMF), seasoned operatives from the Force Intelligence Bureau, and one (1) operational/surveillance Police helicopter from the Police Air-wing department.

“The Intervention Force is charged with the responsibility of reinforcing and stabilizing security in the State, preventing further breakdown of law and order, protecting lives and properties and ultimately enhancing public safety and general security in the State,” he added.

The statement also revealed that the Intervention team is being coordinated by a Deputy Inspector General of Police, DIG David Folawiyo who is expected to mobilise all relevant stakeholders towards achieving the mandate of the squad.