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As anticipation builds toward the grand finale of the annual Osun Osogbo Festival slated for Friday, August 8, 2025, the Osun State Police Command has assured residents, tourists, and stakeholders of its preparedness to ensure a peaceful and incident-free celebration.
In a statement issued by the Command’s Public Relations Officer, DSP Abiodun Ojelabi, on behalf of the Commissioner of Police, CP Ibrahim Gotan, mnips, the police emphasized that robust security arrangements have been activated across Osogbo and its environs to secure lives and property throughout the globally renowned cultural event.
“The Command has mapped out strategic security deployments to ensure safety during the festival,” the statement read. “We are fully committed to providing a secure atmosphere for residents and visitors partaking in the celebration.”
Thousands of local and international tourists are expected to throng Osogbo for the festival, which features an array of cultural, religious, and traditional rites honouring the Osun deity.
To ensure a smooth celebration, the Commissioner of Police has ordered the massive deployment of personnel, tactical units, and logistics across major flashpoints and event locations.
A dedicated Mobile Police unit is also on standby to swiftly respond to any emergency.
Parents and guardians were advised to keep a watchful eye on their children and warn them against involvement in cultism, thuggery, or any gang-related activity.
The Command also issued a stern warning that anyone found with arms or offensive weapons will be promptly apprehended and prosecuted in accordance with the law.
“Festival goers and community members are urged to be orderly, law-abiding, and cooperative with security personnel deployed for the event,” CP Gotan stated.
The police chief further called on the public to support the Command with credible, timely intelligence that may help in detecting and neutralizing any potential security threat during the festivities.
For prompt reporting of suspicious activity or in case of emergencies, the public is encouraged to reach the Command through the following dedicated numbers:
Control Room: 08039537995 / 08123823981
Complaint Response Unit (CRU): 08035143235 / 08066286549 / 08030732461
The Command concluded by urging everyone to be security conscious and to actively support law enforcement efforts to ensure a safe and successful Osun Osogbo Festival.
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