As part of its ongoing efforts to combat crime, curb kidnapping and ensure safety of people’s lives and properties, the Oyo State Government has demolished a residential property allegedly used as a hideout by criminals and storehouse for arms and ammunition.
Reports said the demolished property, comprising a storey building and two bungalows within a fenced compound, is located at Gbenku community, Arubiewe Road, off Olodo Garage in Egbeda Local Government Area, Ibadan.
The demolition exercise was carried out on Tuesday by a team led by the state Commissioner for Public Works and Transport, Abdulmojeed Mogbonjubola.
The commissioner was accompanied by operatives of the Nigeria Police Force, the Chairman, Egbeda Local Government, Sikiru Sanda, Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Works and Transport, Goke Adenrele, among others.
Speaking with newsmen during the demolition exercise, the Mogbonjubola disclosed that security agencies uncovered a cache of weapons in the building during an operational investigation and alerted the state government for further actions.
He added that the demolition was in line with the current administration’s commitment to tackling insecurity and curbing criminal activities in the State.
The commissioner urged residents to remain vigilant and promptly report suspicious activities within their environments to security agencies.
He also charged landlords and property agents to always carry out proper background checks and profiles of their prospective tenants before letting out their properties.
