The Oyo state Commissioner of Police, CP Femi Haruna, on Friday stated the police within the state could be agency, honest, and constant in ridding the state of cultism and different vices.
CP Haruna said this in Ibadan on the launch of the Police Marketing campaign Towards Cultism and Different Vices (POCACOV), held on the Police convention corridor, Eleyele, Ibadan.
Represented by the Deputy Commissioner of Police, Administration, DCP Abiodun Onuoha, the police boss disclosed that the marketing campaign would transfer round colleges, worship centres, and communities.
He stated,”The Oyo state Police Command will likely be agency, honest, and constant in ridding the state of cultism and different vices. There should be penalties for actions, but in addition paths for many who want to resign and reform.
“As we formally launch this marketing campaign to maneuver round Faculties, Worship facilities, and the neighborhood at giant, I’ve supplied word books, biros and faculty baggage for donation to any faculty the crew will likely be visiting.”
Persevering with, he stated, “Let’s be sincere, the attract of ‘belonging’ or the promise of ‘safety’ is usually how cultism begins. However we all know the fact is much totally different as a result of what begins as a secret handshake ends in worry and intimidation that replaces peace with fixed nervousness.
“This marketing campaign isn’t just about posters and speeches; it’s a couple of shift in tradition to see that our college students/youngsters select their circles correctly, a strong reminder to them that true energy doesn’t come from weapons or secret oaths however from excellence, integrity, and your skill to elevate others up.”