The Oyo State Commissioner of Police, Shina T Olukolu on Tuesday called on the members of the public to be more vigilant and be more careful and make sure that all hands are on deck, as well as desisting from spreading damaging rumors and falsely Stories, as regards the threat of the dreaded, Corona virus.

Olukolu who address the Public through a statement by the Police Public Relations Officer in the State, SP Fadeyi Olugbenga, urged the public to act in accordance with the directives, advise and instructions from both the Police leadership, the Inspector General of Police, IGP M.A Adamu and the Political leadership in Oyo State, the Governor of Oyo State Engr. Seyi Makinde.

The statement reads "I wish to reiterates that the threat of Covid-19 on the societal cohesion is real and therefore, wishes to appeal to all members of the public that all hands to be on deck and act in accordance with the directives, advise and instructions of both the Police leadership, Inspector General of Police, IGP M.A Adamu and the Political leadership in Oyo State, the Governor of Oyo State Engr. Seyi Makinde.

"We are all aware of the seriousness of the current developments on all aspects of human endeavour, particularly the Social-economic lifestyles of our people.

"Hence, the advice on the closure of certain economic, religious, social and educational institutions needs to be obeyed without waiting for an unnecessary use of force or promptings from any security agencies.

"This will engender the necessary harmony to be able to collectively face the impending, pandemic of Corona virus that is not a respecter of any individual, social status, office or homes.

"Consequently, the security agencies will be embarking on routine visits and patrols to check the level of compliance at all levels as advised.

"People are therefore enjoined to desist from spreading, damaging rumours, or posting unfounded stories and outright tissues of lies on the social media to prevent panic and disorder while we are all enjoined to co-operate with the government in our collective efforts to defeat the present Corona virus outbreak in our environment”.