Police in Oyo urge calm as separatist groups spread eviction notices

The Oyo State Police Command has dismissed a viral video circulating on social media, purportedly showing separatist groups issuing eviction ultimatums to herders in the Igboho area.

In a statement released on Wednesday in Ibadan, Police Public Relations Officer SP Adewale Osifeso described the video as a malicious attempt to incite violence and disrupt the peace in the state.

According to Osifeso, the video is entirely false and no eviction notice has been issued by any individual or group.

“The Oyo State Police Command wishes to dispel unfounded rumours and speculations across certain segments making the round on the social media, over the purported eviction of Herders at Igboho, Oorelope, Local Government Areas by suspected separatist groups members as misleading and complete falsehood.

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“No notice of eviction was pronounced by any individual or group on anyone at any period in time,” Osifeso said.

The Commissioner of Police, Ayodele Sonubi, has deployed additional personnel and resources to the area to prevent any potential disturbances and ensure the safety of all citizens.

The police have urged the public to remain calm and ignore the misleading information spread by suspected separatist groups.

The command is working to maintain peace and order in the state, and anyone found spreading false information or inciting violence will be held accountable.

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