Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, has vowed that kidnappers and other criminal elements will not be allowed to turn the state into a safe haven following the rescue of 10 passengers abducted from a commercial vehicle in Ijebu North-East Local Government Area.
The rescued victims, including a member of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), were freed through a joint operation involving the Department of State Services (DSS), the police and the Ogun State Security Network Agency, also known as the Amotekun Corps.
The operation, which took place around Orita Fufu, Awa-Ijebu, resulted in the killing of one suspected kidnapper and the arrest of another.
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Abiodun commended the Director-General of the DSS, Oluwatosin Adeola Ajayi; the Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Ridwan Disu; and the leadership of the Amotekun Corps for their roles in the successful operation.
The governor particularly praised Ajayi for providing critical intelligence and sophisticated security equipment that aided the arrest of the suspects and facilitated the rescue of the victims.
He also applauded Disu for his prompt directives and intervention, which mobilised the Ogun State Police Command and other security operatives to act swiftly, leading to the safe release of the abducted passengers.
Abiodun further acknowledged the contribution of the state Amotekun Corps to the operation.
In a statement, the governor declared that his administration would not allow kidnappers and other criminal elements to establish a foothold in any part of the state.
He assured residents that the government was intensifying efforts to ensure that criminal activities were effectively curtailed.
“Those who threaten the security of our residents and commuters will be relentlessly pursued until they are brought to justice,” the governor warned.
Abiodun urged residents to support security agencies by providing timely and credible information about suspicious persons, movements and activities within their communities.
He reiterated his administration’s commitment to strengthening collaboration with security agencies and providing the necessary support to protect lives and property across Ogun State.
The governor also called on residents to remain vigilant and cooperate with security operatives, stressing that collective action and prompt information-sharing were crucial to preventing crime and maintaining peace in the state.
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