Adeleke Says Arrest Anyone Involved in Crime, Even His Son

Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has said he will not support any form of crime. He told security agencies to arrest anyone found guilty, even if they are his family members.

Adeleke spoke on Friday during a visit from the Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, at the Government House in Osogbo, the state capital.

His comments came after the IGP claimed that the Osun State Commissioner of Police, Ibrahim Gotan, informed him that some crime suspects were hiding in the Government House.

In response, Adeleke denied protecting any criminals. He urged the police to arrest anyone who commits a crime.

"If you see any of my people that committed a crime, arrest them. If it is my son who committed a crime, arrest him, let him learn his lesson, and that is what I am saying in front of the IGP," he said.

Adeleke also accused some police officers of playing "games" in their work. He mentioned the transfer of an officer who arrested a suspect connected to the killing of a 14-year-old boy in Ilobu.

"But for you to be playing all these games and everything like that, the person that they killed, a 14-year-old boy in Ilobu, because the police officer did a good job under the directive of the Inspector General of Police and arrested the suspect that killed the boy, you transferred the officer," Adeleke said.

The governor praised the IGP for his promise to tackle indiscipline in the Nigeria Police Force. He also asked the officers to remain professional and fair in their duties.

"I am glad the Inspector General of Police is here today, and he has said it openly that he will not tolerate any act of indiscipline, and he has given you a warning that you will not tolerate crime. That is why I am happy.

"If you change tomorrow, I will continue to cooperate with the police. Police is our friend. We are not fighting the police, but you have to do right," the governor added.