Police disbands tactical squad in Osun

The Osun State Commissioner of Police, Olawale Olokode, has ordered the immediate disbandment of the command’s Surveillance Squad over unprofessional conduct by its members.

The spokesperson for the state police command, Yemisi Opalola, confirmed the development in a statement on Sunday in Osogbo.

She said: “The dissolution is with immediate effect and all personnel attached to the squad are to report to the State Headquarters for redeployment.

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“Investigations have commenced at the State’s Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) over complaints of unprofessional conduct exhibited by personnel of the squad.

“The disbandment of the surveillance squad will serve as a deterrent to other tactical squads as the Command, under Olokode will not tolerate or condone any act unbecoming of police officers.

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