The Commissioner of Police in , , has ordered an internal investigation into the conduct of a Divisional Police Officer (DPO) and detained an inspector following allegations of unprofessional conduct in connection with recent kidnapping incidents in , a community in of the state.
The development followed a protest by residents of Jobele who took to the streets to express frustration over the rising wave of kidnappings in the community. The protesters accused some officers attached to the local police division of negligence and misconduct, alleging that their response to security complaints had been slow and uncoordinated despite repeated reports of criminal activities in the area.
In response to the protest, the police commissioner directed an immediate probe into the allegations. Sources within the command disclosed that the DPO in charge of the division has been formally queried, while an inspector reportedly linked to the alleged misconduct has been detained pending the outcome of the investigation. The command said the action was necessary to ensure accountability and restore public confidence in the police.
A spokesperson for the in the state assured residents that the command remains committed to tackling kidnapping and other criminal activities across Oyo. The police also urged members of the public to remain calm and continue to provide useful information that could assist security agencies in tracking down suspected kidnappers and ensuring the safety of communities.
Meanwhile, residents of Jobele have called on security authorities and the to intensify surveillance and deploy more personnel to the area, warning that the persistent kidnapping incidents have created fear among locals and disrupted normal social and economic activities.
