Gbenro Adesina
Oyo State Police Command has assured Nigerians of diligent prosecution of a suspected kidnap kingpin, Isikilu Wakili and his gang members recently arrested in Oke Ogun Area of the state and currently in detention at the State Criminal Investigation Department, (CID), Iyaganku Ibadan.
Recently Wakili and his men were arrested by members of Oodua Progressive Congress (OPC), alleging that his gang is involve in high profile kidnapping of human beings and other nefarious activities.
According to a statement signed by the Oyo State Police Public Relations, Gbenga Fadeyi, the police is currently carrying out discreet investigation on the allegations against Wakili and his gang.
The statement stated, “Consequent upon this, seasoned detectives have since commenced investigating Wakili and his suspected accomplices. The Command wishes to invite members of the public who have corroborating evidences against them to appear. This will go a long way in ensuring that water tight evidence is established for the purpose of diligent prosecution.
“The Commissioner of Police wishes to refute the allegation of detaining complainants who reported any case against the Fulani herdsmen at the Police Station in Ibarapa axis and equally take money from them before granting them bail. This assertion is unfounded and baseless. While assuring that diligent investigation and prosecution will be taken into consideration at all times, the state Commissioner of Police wishes to strongly discourage the propagation of unverified and misleading news, by persons or groups of persons as this is counterproductive to feats achieved by the police through diligence and dedication in the pursuit of justice.
“The CP wishes to state that the Police command is more than ever willing to partner with members of the public in prompt response to complaints and intelligence gathered, hence, members of the public are enjoined not to relent in rendering prompt and accurate information void of any form of social coloration with the police as we collectively birth the peaceful Oyo State of our dreams”.
