The Oyo State Government has demolished a residential property used as a hideout for criminal elements and a storehouse for arms and ammunition in Ibadan, the state capital.
This is part of its ongoing efforts to combat crime, curb kidnapping and ensure safety of lives and properties of all and sundry.
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.
The demolition exercise was carried out on Tuesday by a team led by the state Commissioner for Public Works and Transport, Architect Abdulmojeed Mogbonjubola.
The Commissioner was accompanied by operatives of the Nigeria Police Force, the Chairman, Egbeda Local Government Area, Hon. Sikiru Sanda, Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Works and Transport, Prince Goke Adenrele, and other officials of the Ministry.
Speaking with journalists during the demolition exercise, Hon. 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 Oyo State.
The Commissioner urged residents to remain vigilant and promptly report suspicious activities within their environments to security agencies. He also advised landlords and property agents to always carry out proper background checks and profiles of their prospective tenants before letting out their properties.
