Osun Governor Tells IGP: Arrest Anyone Involved in Crime, Even My Son

Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke has declared a zero-tolerance policy towards criminality, asserting that security agencies should apprehend anyone found culpable, even if they are his family members. Governor Adeleke conveyed this stance during a courtesy visit from the Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, at the Government House in Osogbo.

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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 IGP.

The governor's firm statement came in response to allegations presented by the IGP. According to the Police Commissioner of Osun State, Ibrahim Gotan, some criminal suspects being sought by the police were reportedly taking refuge within the Government House premises. Adeleke vehemently denied shielding criminals and urged the police to act decisively.

"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 IGP," Adeleke declared, emphasizing his commitment to justice over familial ties.

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But for you to be playing all these games and everything like that, the person that they killed, a 14-year-old boy in Ilobu, because the police officer did a good job under the directive of the Inspector General of Police and arrested the suspect that killed the boy, you transferred the officer.

However, the governor also voiced concerns about alleged unprofessional conduct among some police officers. He cited the case of a police officer who arrested a suspect linked to the killing of a 14-year-old boy in Ilobu, only for the officer to be transferred. Adeleke commended the IGP for his pledge to address indiscipline within the Nigeria Police Force and urged officers to maintain professionalism and impartiality. "Police is our friend. We are not fighting the police, but you have to do right," he added.

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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 is our friend. We are not fighting the police, but you have to do right.