FOLLOWING the crisis that erupted in Igangan area of Oyo State on Friday, January 22, the state police command has assured citizens and residents of the state of adequate protection of lives and property. The police spokesperson said investigation into the arson and breach of peace in Igangan was already ongoing. “It is necessary to state that, in handling the situation, security operatives applied extreme caution to avoid casualty and to avoid the situation from degenerating to a complete breakdown of law and order. “Be that as it may, the Commissioner of Police, Oyo State Police Command would like to appeal for calm. Some have been arraigned in the court of law and being remanded in correctional facilities, while investigations are still ongoing in some of the cases.

Source: Nigerian Tribune January 24, 2021 09:45 UTC