THE security outfit which was codenamed ‘Operation Burst’ and once put in place by the Oyo State government but later rested, has been re-launched by the state Commissioner of Police, Leye Oyebade. Speaking during the launching on Monday, Oyebade said that the security outfit was being resuscitated after its personnel had been sent back to the classrooms for training that would enhance their operations. He stated:
“In our new direction towards a total onslaught against men of the underworld, we have prepared our men. Operation Burst has been renewed and re-invigorated in Oyo State and I am using this opportunity to tell members of the public that they should prepare to enjoy the festivities of the end of the year as we are combat-ready.”
The police commissioner also said that his command would not condone acts that would bring mayhem to the state, adding: “We are ready to respond to distress calls within the shortest possible time.”
Saying that the new Operation Burst was with a mission, Oyebade promised that the personnel would not go outside their duties.
“We are not going to allow any officer in the team to drag the name of the police in the mud. We have guidelines for them. There is a procedure guiding their activities and they have to conform to it. Their conducts are being monitored. Their actions will be subjected to investigations if there is any complain from members of the public. The Operation Burst of today will be responsive, and would give us the desired result,” he assured.
He enjoined members of the public and community leaders to continue to partner with the police by giving relevant and reliable information needed to forge ahead in bringing crime to the lowest ebb in the state.
The police also charged the personnel of the outfit on arms handling.
He said that there were places that arms usage would not be necessary, especially in controlling crowd, adding that there should be a directive if there would be any need for arms use, a situation he described as very rare.
The Commissioner of Police also spoke to the personnel on civility to members of the public, saying that the police were supposed to protect them while they give information.
He also warned them against extortion, saying that anyone caught with any case of bribery would face the music.