Police, NSCDC Strengthen Security in Oyo over ISWAP Attack Alert
Kemi Olaitan in Ibadan The Oyo State Police Command, Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) and other security agencies have strengthened security measures across the state following a recent
In Oyo State, Nigeria, security agencies including the Oyo State Police Command and the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) have bolstered measures following a recent alert of a potential attack by the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) on public institutions. The police command has intensified surveillance, visibility patrols, and operational readiness around vulnerable locations, including schools, places of worship, and NYSC facilities.
The Police Public Relations Officer, Ayanlade Olayinka, stated that enhanced intelligence sharing and coordination among security agencies are key to early threat identification and response.
The Oyo State Police Command has also launched the Safe School Initiative in collaboration with the Police Community Relations Committee (PCRC). This initiative aims to strengthen early-warning systems and enhance safety in schools and other vulnerable institutions. The command is actively engaging with school authorities, religious leaders, NYSC officials, traditional institutions, and community leaders to improve early-warning mechanisms and facilitate the prompt sharing of actionable intelligence.
The public is encouraged to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activities to the police without spreading unverified information.
NSCDC Public Relations Officer Samuel Opebiyi assured the public that the corps is taking the situation seriously and has intensified security measures. Under the leadership of Commandant Augustine Padonu, NSCDC has directed formation heads to strengthen security around public places and vulnerable locations. The command has also deployed personnel to places of worship for extra security during Muslim and Christian worship days and intensified engagement with the Oyo State Ministry of Education and school stakeholders through the Safe Schools Programme.
Additionally, the Agro Rangers have been strategically deployed across the state to enhance community and infrastructural protection. The NSCDC remains committed to proactive policing and emphasizes the collective responsibility of security in Oyo State, urging residents to remain vigilant and report credible information to the authorities.
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