Community policing can reduce insecurity of life, property – Olubadan

Oba Rashidi Adewolu Ladoja, the Olubadan of Ibadanland, has once again advocated for community policing, saying that it will reduce criminal activities not only in Ibadanland but in Nigeria as a whole.

The monarch stated this during the luncheon organised by Olubadan Palace in honour of the participants of the Executive Intelligence Management Course (EIMC) 19, 2026 of the Institute for Security Studies (NISS) from Bwari, Abuja at the Banquet Hall, Olubadan palace, Oke Aremo, Ibadan.

According to His Imperial Majesty, if Community policing is put in place, it would help in no small measure to eradicate crimes or at least reduce it to the bearest minimum

The monarch disclosed that the luncheon was organised to appreciate and interact with the participants on a week study tour of Oyo State and share their experiences during Study Tour which is expected to show case Oyo State as a pace-setter and it’s potentials

In a statement by Ayoade Solomon Olugbemiga, the Chief Press Secretary to Olubadan of Ibadanland, quoted Oba Rashidi as revealing that several successful Nigerians passed through Ibadan city, hence called upon such people not to forget Ibadan but instead come round to contribute their quotas for the unity, progress and development of Ibadanland.

Ibrahim Halimah Zanna, the leader of the team who is also the Director of Studies in her speech of appreciation, commended the Olubadan of Ibadanland and members of his council for warm reception accorded them since their arrival to Oyo State which symbolises the hospitality and accommodating nature of Ibadanland

She prayed God to endow Oba Ladoja sound health, wisdom, peaceful reign and longevity of life in the service of God and humanity

Gracing the occasion were Balogun of Ibadanland, ObaTajudeen Abimbola Ajibola, the Otun Balogun of Ibadanland, Oba Kolawole Adegbola, Osi Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Abiodun Kola Daisi, Ekerin Balogun of Ibadanland, Oba Akeem Mobolaji Adewoyin, Iyalode Line was represented by Taye Soyege, Olori Onikepo Akande, Yetunde Durosaro, Oloye Nike Akande, Mojisola Ladipo, Oloye Basirat Ajibola.

Other Dignitaries in attendance were Olori Rasidat Olayinka Ladoja, current Pesident General Central Council of Ibadan Indigenes (CCII ) Ajeniyi Ajewole, former CCII president Mustapha Bayo Oyero, Dawud Makanjuola Akinola, Alhaji and Aare Musulumi of Yorubaland, Edo, and Delta States, Taju Aremu , representatives of the heads of law enforcement agencies in Oyo State such as Oyo State Police Commissioner, Commandant of NSCDC, Amotekun,Mogajis , Baales, other traditional title holders.