Olubadan lauds Oyo CP over improved security 

The Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Akinloye Owolabi Olakulehin, has commended the Oyo State Commissioner of Police, Mr. Ayodele Sonubi, over what he described as improved security in the state.

The monarch gave the commendation on Tuesday, while receiving the Commissioner of Police and his team who paid him a courtesy visit in his palace at Oke Aremo, Ibadan.

Oba Olakulehin who spoke through the Asipa Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Abiodun Kola-Daisi, noted that security has improved tremendously since Sonubi resumed as the state police boss.

Present during the visit include the Osi Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Eddy Oyewole-Foko; Osi Balogun, Oba John Isioye-Dada; Ekerin Olubadan, Oba Amidu Ajibade; Ekaarun Olubadan, Oba Muritala Adebayo Akande and Ekerin Balogun, High Chief Akeem Mobolaji Adewoyin.

The Olubadan said the doors of the palace are widely open to the police boss and his men to see him whenever the need arises while requesting for more security personnel to ensure the fortification of security within and outside the new palace.

Oba Olakulehin who also stated that Ibadan is the home of many firsts and political nucleus of the defunct WeWesterregion, assured that it will continue to play its leading role of setting the pace in the country.

He lauded Sonubi for a job well done in the area of security of lives and property within the short period of his assumption.

Oba Olakulehin said,  “I appreciate the Commissioner of Police and his team for this courtesy visit to the Palace. And I pray for them for more blessings and success in their career.

“I request for the fortification of security of life and property within the Palace, Ibadan and Oyo State in general because, in order to enhance meaningful development, peace and tranquility are necessary.

“On this note, I wish to enjoin you and your men not to relent in your efforts to make Ibadan and Oyo State a peaceful place to live for all and sundry.”

Sonubi in his remarks, appreciated the Olubadan and members of the Olubadan-in-council for accepting to receive him and his team within the short period of notice, stating that the essence of the visit was to seek the Olubadan’s blessings and appreciate the support of the Olubadan, Olubadan-in-council, Mogajis, Baales and the entire residents of Oyo State as a whole in the efforts of the Command to maintain peaceful co-existence and curtail criminal activities in the state.

He further assured Oba Olakulehin of adequate security provision within and outside the palace, addibf that his promotion as the CP in the state came at the same time when the Olubadan was coronated as the 43rd Olubadan of Ibadanland.