Olaoniye Calls For Peace, Assures Residents on Safety Concerning Clash Between Nigeria Customs and Suspected Smugglers in Igboora

Following Thursday’s clash between Nigeria Customs men and suspected smugglers in Igboora, Oyo State Nigeria, the Caretaker Chairman of the local government, Honorable Sarafa Olaoniye has called on the people of the local government to remain calm.

Idere Update had reported the bloody mayhem which resulted in the death of a soldier. Many residents also sustained gunshots injuries.

In his Facebook post, Hon Olaoniye disclosed that his administration had made efforts to restore peace in the affected areas.

Olaoniye in his words, says:

“As soon as I was briefed about the ugly incident, I made a phone call to the Area Commander in the region who helped to call the Commissioner of Police, Oyo State command, CP Joe Nwachukwu Enwonwu.

When the information got to the commissioner, he assured us of maximum security so as to arrest the situation in the local government.”

The caretaker chairman said that since a soldier’s life was lost, the top timely intervention of security agencies stopped the situation from going beyond control.

Honorable Olaoniye, therefore, enjoined the residents of Igboora and its environs to go about their lawful businesses as peace had been restored to the area.

He also expressed his condolence to the family of the officer who lost his life in the violence and others who were injured.