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Police/OPC Collaboration: ‘A Development That Will Yield Positive Results’ – Odebunmi

The Federal House of Representatives member representing Surulere /Ogo Oluwa Federal Constituency, Hon.  Segun Dokun Odebunmi on Tuesday described  collaboration between the Nigerian Police and the Oodua Peoples Congress  (OPC) , which is aimed at improving security in the Southwest region as a development that will yield greater results.

The Chairman, House Committee on Information, National Orientation, Ethics and Value also tasked the leadership of the Oodua Peoples Congress (OPC) to put the necessary machinery in place so as  to ensure smooth operation and success of the agenda.

Speaking  as a special guest at the National Coordinating Council of the OPC held in Ogbomoso, Odebunmi averred  that  ” the  Inspector General’s pronouncement is a statement that OPC is a credible organization that is fighting  for the interest of Yorubaland”.

“Security is about information and networking. The OPC members reside in the society, with their involvement now, they will be able to embark on thorough surveillance activities in their areas which will help them and the police special squad to tackle and curb insecurity in the region.

“The Southwest governors should also ensure prompt provision of logistic and other necessary support for the team”, the lawmaker advised.

Speaking further, the APC lawmaker lauded  the Governors and the Inspector General of Police for deeming it fit to organise a security summit and coming out with a concrete resolution that will chase out criminals from the region.

Odebunmi,  however urged members of the OPC not to embark on jungle justice but handed over anybody found guilty of criminal offence to the appropriate authority.

In a related development, the National Coordinator of the Oodua Peoples Congress OPC, Aare Gani Adams charged members to renew their charms and be ready to  work with police in combing the forest and fish out criminals in the region .

Adams expressed optimism that OPC will corporate with other organizations  as a team to restore safety of lives and properties in Yorubaland

He commended the lawmaker, Odebunmi for his commitment to his constituency and Ogbomosoland.

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