The Oyo State Government has demolished a residential property in Ibadan allegedly used as a hideout by criminal elements and a storehouse for arms and ammunition.
The property, located at Gbenku community along Arubiewe Road, off Olodo Garage in Egbeda Local Government Area, comprised a storey building and two bungalows within a fenced compound.
The demolition exercise was carried out on Tuesday by officials of the state government led by the Commissioner for Public Works and Transport, Architect Abdulmojeed Mogbonjubola.
The team was accompanied by operatives of the Nigeria Police Force, Chairman of Egbeda Local Government, Hon. Sikiru Sanda, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Works and Transport, Prince Goke Adenrele, and other government officials.
Speaking during the exercise, Mogbonjubola said security agencies discovered a cache of weapons in the building during an investigation and subsequently notified the state government for necessary action.
According to him, the demolition forms part of the administration’s ongoing efforts to tackle insecurity, curb kidnapping, and protect lives and property across the state.
The commissioner reiterated the government’s commitment to eliminating criminal hideouts and ensuring a safe environment for residents.
He also urged members of the public to remain vigilant and promptly report suspicious activities to security agencies.
Landlords and property agents were advised to conduct proper background checks on prospective tenants before renting out their properties.
The state government maintained that it would continue to collaborate with security agencies to rid Oyo State of criminal activities and enhance public safety.
