Fresh controversy has emerged over security in Osun State after the Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, disclosed that he had received intelligence alleging that some criminal suspects wanted by the police were being sheltered inside the Osun State Government House.
Disu made the revelation on Friday while addressing Governor Ademola Adeleke during a meeting at the Government House in Osogbo. He said the visit provided an opportunity to discuss security concerns in the state, including complaints that had been brought to his attention.
According to the IGP, he had received reports suggesting that Governor Adeleke and some other individuals were unhappy with the performance of the Osun State Commissioner of Police, Ibrahim Gotan. He admitted that the concerns had been formally brought before him and assured the governor that they would be addressed.
“If I tell you, sir, that I have not had complaints, I have lied, and I will explain everything to you one by one, sir.
“I have heard that you are not happy, and some people are not happy with the Commissioner of Police for this reason and that reason,” Disu said.
The police chief said the Commissioner of Police also presented his own side of the matter during a separate briefing, alleging that some suspects being sought by the police were taking refuge inside the Government House.
“He, too, has briefed me. He briefed me that some suspects he is looking for are hibernating in the Government House. I looked at that. If that is true, why should suspects be in the Government House?” he said.
Disu stated that after receiving the allegation, he advised the commissioner on the proper course of action, stressing that security agencies must follow due process in handling such sensitive claims.
He further disclosed that he had also been informed of allegations that political groups were providing cover for criminal suspects, describing the reports as a serious security concern.
“I have told him how to go about it. I have heard that this party and that party are hibernating suspects, criminals,” he added.
The Inspector-General did not identify the alleged suspects or state whether investigations had confirmed the claims. No evidence was presented during the meeting to substantiate the allegations.
