Oriontimes Newsroom| October 23, 2026
OSOGBO, October 23, 2026 — The Assistant Inspector-General of Police (AIG) in charge of Zone 11 Police Command Headquarters, Osogbo, Bassey S. Ewah, has sought the royal blessings and support of the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, Ojaja II, to strengthen security operations and promote peaceful coexistence across Osun and Oyo states.
Ewah made the appeal on Thursday, October 22, during a courtesy visit to the revered monarch at his palace in Ile-Ife, as part of efforts to deepen police-community relations and strengthen collaboration between the police and traditional institutions.
The AIG, who was accompanied by senior police officers, emphasised the strategic importance of traditional rulers in crime prevention, intelligence gathering and the maintenance of law and order, citing their grassroots connections and intimate knowledge of their communities.
He solicited the cooperation of the Ooni and the wider traditional institution in supporting security agencies to prevent crime, protect lives and property, and address security challenges across the two states.
Ewah also reaffirmed his commitment to maintaining cordial and productive relationships with traditional institutions within Zone 11's area of responsibility, stressing that effective policing requires active community participation and sustained engagement with critical stakeholders.
In his response, the Ooni warmly received the AIG and his entourage, offered prayers for his success in office, and pledged the continued support and cooperation of the royal institution in advancing peace, security and harmonious coexistence.
The engagement was witnessed by traditional rulers and prominent leaders from Ile-Ife, highlighting the role of traditional institutions in complementing law enforcement efforts and strengthening community-level security.
The visit underscores Zone 11 Police Command's commitment to community-oriented and intelligence-driven policing through sustained partnerships with traditional rulers and other stakeholders.
Source: Zone 11 Police Command
Signed: SP Ojedеле Olanrewaju Tunji, ANIPR, MSPSP
Zonal Police Public Relations Officer, Zone 11 Headquarters, Osogbo.
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