The Ondo State Police Command has firmly denied reports alleging that its Divisional Police Officers were instructed to pay N39,000 each to facilitate the deployment of personnel to Lagos ahead of the state’s upcoming local government elections.
Reacting to the reports in a statement released on Friday in Akure, the state capital, the command’s Public Relations Officer, DSP Olushola Ayanlade, described the allegation as false, misleading, and a deliberate attempt to tarnish the image of the police force.
“No officer was compelled to make any form of financial contribution for the deployment exercise. The claim is entirely baseless and an unjustified attack on the integrity of the command,” Ayanlade stated.
He explained that such inter-command support is a standard operational practice under the directive of the Inspector General of Police and is designed to enhance the effectiveness of national security operations.
According to him, “The deployment is in line with the IGP’s vision of delivering a professional, accountable, and people-oriented police service guided by the rule of law.”
He noted that the Ondo State Command had taken full responsibility for all logistics and welfare arrangements necessary for the deployment, adding that a significant number of officers had already arrived at their designated posts in Lagos without incurring any personal costs.
“The Ondo Police Command has ensured a seamless process by providing adequate support and logistics to the deployed personnel,” Ayanlade said.
Describing the publication as “ill-informed” and “misleading,” the police spokesperson criticized the report’s author for what he called a lack of understanding of police procedures.
“It is unfortunate that the writer of the false report remains ignorant of standard policing operations and instead chooses to propagate misinformation,” he said.
Ayanlade urged the public to disregard the report and reaffirmed the command’s commitment to transparency, professionalism, and the welfare of its personnel.
“We remain committed to upholding the highest standards of policing and service to the public,” he added.
