2026: Itori DPO, CSP Ojekunle, Warns Youths Against Criminal Activities

 

The Itoro Divisional Police Officer (DPO) Chief Superintendent of Police (CSP), Dapo Ojekunle, has asked the youths in Ewekoro Local Government Area of Ogun State to shun criminal activities and any forms of social vices in 2026.

According to the security echelon, criminality and others illegal acts remained unprofitable ventures for any young adults to invest in.

CSP Ojekunle, who made the call in his Crossover Message, said 2026 as eve of election year will tempt many youths to involve in the social vices.

The Divisional Police Officer explained that many you will be lured into criminal activities such as political thuggery, cultism, kidnapping, among others.

He added that the quick rich syndrome among the youths is also a major security threats which must be condemned by all stakeholders including the parents, community and religious leaders.

"Let me specially grets the good people of Ogun State, especially my people under Itori police division in Ewekoro Local Government Area for witnessing a new year 2026.

"It is my sincere prayer that this new year will be a crime free one for them.

"Let me reiterate here that Nigeria Police is combat ready to fight crimes and criminalities, as well as all forms of social vices in 2026 like never before.

"2026 being the year preceding the 2027 general elections, I want to plead with our people, especially the youths to shun any illegal acts and be a responsible stakeholders in our community 

"In terms of security, we are ready to provide adequate security for our people to sleep with their two eyes closed and without fear of any form of security breach across the length and breath of our division and the entire state", the Itori DPO concluded.

Ojekunle, however, asked all residents to celebrate the new year in moderation and as well live peacefully with everyone in the new year.

He assured them of robust security of lives and property in the area during and after the festive period.