Ondo Police Deny Forcing DPOs to Contribute Funds for Lagos Election Deployment
The Ondo State Police Command has dismissed reports alleging that Divisional Police Officers were asked to contribute ₦39,000 each for personnel deployment to Lagos ahead of local government elections. Spokesperson DSP Olushola Ayanlade called the claims false and misleading, stating that all arrangements were made by the command in line with the Inspector-General’s directive, without financial burden on officers.
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The Ondo State Police Command has strongly denied allegations that Divisional Police Officers (DPOs) were instructed to contribute ₦39,000 each to fund the deployment of officers to Lagos State for the upcoming local government elections.
In a statement released on Friday, July 11, in Akure, the command’s spokesperson, DSP Olushola Ayanlade, described the claims circulating in some media outlets as “entirely false, baseless, and a deliberate attempt to distort facts.”
“There was no directive whatsoever for officers to make financial contributions,” Ayanlade stated. “The report is misleading and does not reflect the reality of the situation.”
According to him, the deployment of personnel from neighbouring commands—including Ondo—was carried out under the directive of the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), aimed at bolstering security before, during, and after the elections.
“This kind of inter-command collaboration is standard practice within the Nigeria Police Force and underscores the IGP’s commitment to a transparent, accountable, and people-centered policing system,” he explained.
Ayanlade further clarified that the Ondo State Command had made all necessary logistical and welfare arrangements for its officers, ensuring a seamless deployment process with no financial burden on personnel. Many officers, he noted, had already reported to their posts.
He also criticized the author of the original report, calling it “a regrettable display of ignorance regarding police procedures.” He accused the writer of spreading misinformation in a bid to discredit the command and mislead the public.
“The Ondo State Police Command urges the public to disregard these false reports and remains committed to professionalism, transparency, and public trust in carrying out its responsibilities,” Ayanlade concluded.
