COVID-19: Oyo CP Appeals For Cooperation To End CORONAVIRUS.

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Oyo State Commissioner of Police, CP Shina T. Olukolu Psc(+) has appealed to the public to cooperate and comply with government's directives aimed at combating the prevalence of coronavirus pandemic.

The message of appeal was contained in a release that was issued, signed by the State's Police Public Relations Officer, SP. Fadeyi Olugbenga and made available to Naija Today News on Tuesday, 24th March.
Olugbenga said, "The Commissioner of Police, Oyo State Police Command, CP Shina T. Olukolu psc(+) wishes to reiterate that the threat of COVID-19 on the societal cohesion is real and therefore, wishes to appeal to all members of the public for all hands to be on deck and act in accordance with the directives, advice  and instructions of both the Police leadership i.e Inspector General of Police, IGP M.A Adamu NPM, mni and the Political leadership in Oyo State i.e the Governor of Oyo State Engr. Seyi Makinde".
He reiterated that, "we are all aware of the seriousness of the current developments on all aspects of human endeavour, particularly the Social-economic lifestyles of our people.

Hence, the advice on the closure of certain economic, religious, social and educational institutions needs to be obeyed without waiting for an unnecessary use of force or promptings from any security agencies".
Adding that, "this will engender the necessary harmony to be able to collectively face the impending, pandemic of Corona virus that is not a respecter of any individual, social status, office or homes".

"Consequently, the security agencies will be embarking on routine visits and patrols to check the level of compliance at all levels as advised. People are therefore enjoined to desist from spreading, damaging rumours, or posting unfounded stories and outright tissues of lies on the social media to prevent panic and disorder while we are all enjoined to co-operate with the government in our collective efforts to defeat the present Corona virus outbreak in our environment". Olugbenga stressed

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