{"id":119166,"date":"2025-05-25T19:47:36","date_gmt":"2025-05-25T18:47:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pointblanknews.com\/pbn\/?p=119166"},"modified":"2025-05-25T19:47:36","modified_gmt":"2025-05-25T18:47:36","slug":"police-tighten-security-around-worship-centres-in-ondo","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pointblanknews.com\/pbn\/news\/police-tighten-security-around-worship-centres-in-ondo\/","title":{"rendered":"Police\u00a0 Tighten Security Around Worship Centres In Ondo"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"m#msg-f:1833109130396337502\" class=\"mail-message expanded\">\n<div class=\"mail-message-header spacer\" style=\"text-align: justify;\">By Oscar Okhifo<\/div>\n<div id=\"m#msg-f:1833109130396337502-content\" class=\"mail-message-content collapsible zoom-normal mail-show-images \" style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<div class=\"clear\">\n<div><\/div>\n<div>In a bold response to the alleged threat letter being circulated that bandits are threatening to attack churches in Owo, Owo Local Government Area of Ondo State again, the State Police Command\u00a0 has beefed up security around worship centres across the state.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>The State Commissioner of Police, Wilfred Afolabi gave the order for the massive deployment despite doubting the originality of the letter.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>But as a precautionary measure, heavily armed operatives were deployed to provide security in all worship centres across the 18 local government areas of the state.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>A statement by the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) for the state, Olayinka Ayanlade, a Deputy Superintendent of Police(DSP), on Sunday, reads: &#8220;The attention of the Ondo State Police Command has been drawn to reports circulating on some media platforms regarding an alleged letter purportedly written by a bandit involved in the tragic Owo church attack, threatening to strike again.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>&#8220;The Command wishes to state unequivocally that while the source and authenticity of the said letter remain unverified, the report has necessitated a prompt and strategic response in the interest of public safety.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>&#8220;In response, the Commissioner of Police has ordered the heavy deployment of operational assets to all churches and mosques across the state, particularly during days of worship.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>&#8220;Surveillance and patrol activities have also been significantly intensified to forestall any potential attack and reassure the public of their safety. The public is assured of all round the clock security across the entire state.&#8221;<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>The police call on citizens to always\u00a0 verify every\u00a0 information before spreading same to the public.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>\u00a0&#8220;The public should\u00a0 desist from spreading unverified information or fake news\u00a0 that could heighten tension and cause unnecessary panic.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>&#8220;Such actions are counterproductive and capable of undermining the security progress we have collectively achieved.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>&#8220;The people of the state are\u00a0 therefore, advised to go about their lawful activities without fear or panic. The Police, in collaboration with other security agencies, remain fully committed to ensuring the safety and security of all lives and property in the state.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>&#8220;For any suspicious activity or information, members of the public are encouraged to contact the nearest police station or use the emergency lines, 07032358284, made available by the Command.&#8221; He said.<\/div>\n<div id=\"m_-1239672217651063489ymail_android_signature\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"mail-message-footer spacer collapsible\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- AddThis Advanced Settings generic via filter on the_content --><!-- AddThis Share Buttons generic via filter on the_content --><!-- AddThis Related Posts generic via filter on the_content -->","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>By Oscar Okhifo In a bold response to the alleged threat letter being circulated that bandits are threatening to attack churches in Owo, Owo Local Government Area of Ondo State&hellip;<!-- AddThis Advanced Settings generic via filter on wp_trim_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Share Buttons generic via filter on wp_trim_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Related Posts generic via filter on wp_trim_excerpt --><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":119167,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_lmt_disableupdate":"","_lmt_disable":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[5],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-119166","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-news"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v26.8 - 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