By Omowumi Hannah, Ibadan

Oyo State Commissioner of Police, CP Abimbola Ayodeji Olugbenga, met with APC Women Leader, Dr. Felicia Opatunde, and Auditor, Yari 774 Initiative for Asiwaju, Hon. Temitope Olawoyin, to discuss protection of party members ahead of the 2027 general elections.

The meeting, held at the Police Headquarters, Eleyele, Ibadan, on Saturday, aimed to strengthen collaboration between the police and political parties.

CP Olugbenga assured the APC caucus that the state command is ready to work with all political parties and their supporters without prejudice. He called on political leaders to inform the police of their planned activities to enable adequate security arrangements.

“We’ve commenced investigation into the Agbaje Market violence and will ensure those involved are arrested and prosecuted,” he said.

Olugbenga advised political stakeholders to conduct themselves peacefully, discourage inflammatory statements, and notify the police of planned gatherings.

In her reaction, Oyo APC Women Leader, Dr. Felicia Opatunde, appreciated the improved security in the state and called for swift investigation into the Agbaje Market attacks.

Meanwhile, Hon. Temitope Olawoyin urged the police to support all parties and protect them from intimidation and attacks.

She emphasized the need for strengthened political intelligence gathering and security-political party collaboration for due safety.