Islamic Cleric Arrested After Threatening To Kill Policeman In Oyo.

Islamic Cleric Arrested After Threatening To Kill Policeman In Oyo

According to Adejobi, a police officer on patrol and search duty along the Ibadan Express way in Oyo state”attacked and threatened to kill officers who had stopped his vehicle for routine inspection and questioning.” Adejobi said the 28-year-old Muslim cleric was”subsequently arrested and brought to trial”. He said the police will not allow anyone to undermine and ridicule their officers and the police system in Nigeria. He added that citizens have aduty to respect law enforcement agencies”who work day and night to protect our nation.”

A police spokesman stressed that”we will do everything in our power to carry out our duties as law enforcement officers fairly and lawfully against harassment or assault by any person or group of people.”

According to video.

In the recording available to reporters, at urbaned agbada priest could be heard telling traffic police,”I’ m going to kill you. My father is a very important person in this state of Oyo.Olor is my father. i will show you. I’m with your bosses.I have the power. You’re crazy ,you’re estupid.Take me to the train station, I’ll show you thatI’ mtaller than you.”

A police spokesman stressed that”we will do everything in our power to carry out our duties as law enforcement officers fairly and lawfully against harassment or assault by any person or group of people.”