Ondo police deploy tactical teams, bomb experts ahead of Shettima visit

By Boye Oyeyemi

The Ondo State Police Command has deployed tactical operatives, intelligence officers and bomb disposal experts across Akure ahead of Vice-President Kashim Shettima’s visit and the All Progressives Congress presidential campaign rally scheduled for Wednesday.

The command’s spokesperson, DSP Abayomi Jimoh, disclosed this in an interview in Akure, saying the security measures were designed to prevent any breach of peace during the visit.

He said the Commissioner of Police, CP Felix Ohgawu, had ordered the deployment of personnel to strategic locations across the state capital to strengthen security and ensure adequate protection for residents and visitors.

According to Jimoh, the operation involves conventional police officers, mobile policemen, tactical units, intelligence operatives and personnel of the Explosive Ordnance Disposal and Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear unit.

He added that the police were working with other security agencies and relevant stakeholders on intelligence sharing, traffic control and emergency response to ensure the smooth conduct of the vice-president’s engagements.

Jimoh urged residents to remain vigilant, avoid circulating unverified information and report suspicious activities to the nearest police station or through established emergency channels.

Meanwhile, the Federal Road Safety Corps said it had mapped out traffic arrangements for the visit, taking into consideration road construction projects and other traffic challenges in Akure.

The FRSC Sector Commander, Dr. Samuel Ibitoye, said the corps had conducted a route inspection to identify areas requiring traffic diversions and personnel deployment, urging motorists to cooperate with officials and exercise patience around designated routes and venues.