Olubadan calls for community policing to curb crime in Oyo

The paramount ruler of Ibadanland, Oba Rashidi Ladoja, has thrown his weight behind the concept of community policing, asserting that its adoption would significantly curb criminal activities not only within the ancient city of Ibadan but across Nigeria. His Royal Majesty articulated this view during a special luncheon hosted by the Olubadan Palace for participants of the Executive Intelligence Management Course 19, organized by the Institute for Security Studies.

Oba Ladoja emphasized that a well-implemented community policing strategy would be instrumental in eradicating or at least minimizing crime to its barest levels. The event provided a platform for interaction, allowing the monarch to appreciate the participants' week-long study tour of Oyo State and to highlight the region's potential as a pace-setter. The luncheon, held at the Olubadan Palace, was an occasion to foster dialogue and share insights on security and development.

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If community policing is put in place, it would help in no small measure to eradicate crimes or at least reduce them to the barest minimum not only in Ibadan but in Nigeria as a whole.

Beyond security matters, the Olubadan also appealed to the sense of civic duty among successful individuals who have passed through Ibadan. He urged them not to forget their roots but to actively contribute to the unity, progress, and overall development of Ibadanland. This call underscores a broader vision for Ibadan's resurgence, linking security improvements with the collective responsibility of its esteemed alumni.

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Our hearts are heavy over this tragedy. These were committed health workers who were returning from a national celebration, only to meet their untimely death on the road.