The Ogun State Police Command has dismissed reports that the Awujale Palace in Ijebu-Ode was under siege, explaining that its personnel were deployed there as a preventive security measure.
The command said the deployment was aimed at maintaining law and order, protecting lives and property, and preventing any breakdown of public peace.
In a statement, the Police Public Relations Officer, Oluseyi Babaseyi, said an Assistant Commissioner of Police had been assigned to supervise the security arrangement and ensure proper coordination.
The police also clarified that Chief Adebisi Adaran, popularly known as Gbenden, was invited for questioning following a written petition containing allegations against him.
According to the command, Adaran honoured the invitation, was questioned and subsequently released on self-recognisance. The police said investigations into the allegations were still ongoing.
It stressed that the invitation was part of a legitimate investigative process and should not be interpreted as proof of guilt. The command added that officers remained committed to professionalism, impartiality and respect for individual rights.
The police urged residents to remain calm and disregard reports suggesting that the palace was under siege. It also warned against sharing unverified information capable of creating tension or disrupting public peace.
