IG warns politicians against harbouring suspected criminals

Inspector General of Police Olatunji Disu has accused political parties in Osun State of harboring suspected criminals. During a visit to Governor Ademola Adeleke in Osogbo, Disu stated that the state's Commissioner of Police informed him that some wanted individuals were being sheltered in the Government House.

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If I tell you, sir, that I have not had complaints, I have lied, and I will explain everything to you one by one, sir. I have heard that you are not happy, and some people are not happy with the Commissioner of Police for this reason and that reason. He, too, has briefed me. He briefed me that some suspects he is looking for are in the Government House. I looked at that. If that is true, why should suspects be in the Government House? But I have told him, as a police officer in charge, he has a way of going about all these. I have heard that this party and that party are harbouring suspect criminals.

Disu relayed this information, noting that he had instructed the Commissioner on how to manage the sensitive situation. "He briefed me that some suspects he is looking for are in the Government House. I looked at that. If that is true, why should suspects be in the Government House?" Disu said, adding that he had heard accusations of specific parties harboring criminals.

In response, Governor Adeleke warned against anarchy and demanded investigations into violent crimes. He asserted that the police should arrest any individual, including his own associates or family members, who commit crimes. "If you see any of my people that committed a crime, arrest them. If it is my son who committed a crime, arrest him; let him learn his lesson," Adeleke stated.

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If you see any of my people that committed a crime, arrest them. If it is my son who committed a crime, arrest him; let him learn his lesson, and that is what I am saying in front of the IG.

The Governor expressed satisfaction with the Inspector General's commitment to not tolerating crime and indiscipline. He pledged continued cooperation with the police, emphasizing that they are allies and not adversaries. The IG also promised that the police force would intensify efforts to ensure the safety of lives and property for Osun residents.

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I am glad the Inspector General of Police is here today, and he has said it openly that he will not tolerate any act of indiscipline, and he has given you a warning that you will not tolerate crime. That is why I am happy. If you change tomorrow, I will continue to cooperate with the police. Police are our friend. We are not fighting the police, but you have to do right.