The Oyo State Police Command has dispelled social media reports, claiming that Sunday Igboho issued another ultimatum to herders to leave the South West.
A statement signed by the command spokesman, Adewale Osifeso, noted that there is no truth in the voice note circulated on social media.
According to the statement, the command noted that the story over the purported eviction of Herders at Igboho, Oorelope, Local Government Area of Oyo State by suspected separatist group members, is misleading and complete falsehood.
The release added that “the viral video which surfaced during the early hours of Tuesday, 16/07/2024 was specifically designed by agents of mischief to disrupt the relative peaceful ambience enjoyed in the State by inciting violence and civil disturbances”.
It further stated that “no notice of eviction was pronounced by any individual or group on anyone at any period in time.”
Furthermore, the statement said the Commissioner of Police has tasked the supervising Area Commander in charge, to personally lead confidence-building patrols, as well as to increase the visibility of personnel around the jurisdiction, while more command’s operational, intelligence, and tactical assets have since been deployed to prevent any untoward occurrence.
