Osun CP dismisses calls for his redeployment

The Commissioner of Police, Osun State Command, Ibrahim Gotan, has stated that calls for his removal in certain quarters will inspire him to be better at his job.

CP Gotan also stated that the agitation for his removal is part of the fundamental human rights of residents.

The Osun police boss stated this during a press conference at the Police Command headquarters, Osogbo on Monday.

“I am aware that some individuals have called for my redeployment out of Osun State. That is part of their fundamental rights. Having recorded the achievements within the period under review, my conscience is very clear on this,” he said.

The Commissioner stated that some persons were unhappy with his efforts at crime prevention and professional policing, adding that those benefiting from insecurity in the state might feel threatened by the command’s activities.

“You all know that in the course of crime prevention and doing my job professionally, some people are not happy and feel threatened, especially those benefiting from insecurity in the state,” Gotan said.

He explained that his primary objective was to implement the policing strategy of the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, aimed at making communities across the country safe and peaceful.

“My sole intent is to implement the strategy of the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, which is making every nook and cranny of this country safe and peaceful,” he stated.

The police commissioner said the command had recorded successes over the past year through intelligence-led, community-oriented and visibility policing, leading to arrests and prosecutions of suspected kidnappers, armed robbers, cultists and vehicle-snatching syndicates.

He added that the command had also recovered arms and ammunition, stolen vehicles and strengthened collaboration with stakeholders and other security agencies across the state.

Gotan noted that while crime had not been completely eradicated, the command had reduced its frequency and severity through targeted operations, community cooperation and regular patrols.

“On a final note, I will continue to discharge my statutory responsibilities to ensure Osun State remains the most peaceful state in the country. Assessments from both internal and external sources rated Osun among the most peaceful states in Nigeria,” he added.

Osun CP dismisses calls for his redeployment