Governor Dapo Abiodun of Ogun State has expressed gratitude to the Department of State Services, the Nigeria Police Force, and the state Amotekun Corps following the successful rescue of ten commuters who were earlier kidnapped in the state.
The victims, including a member of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), were kidnapped around Orita Fufu, Awa-Ijebu, in Ijebu North-East Local Government Area.
The rescue operation led to the killing of one suspected kidnapper and the arrest of another.
Governor Abiodun particularly praised the DSS Director-General, Oluwatosin Adeola Ajayi, for providing critical intelligence and sophisticated security equipment that contributed to the operation.
He also acknowledged the intervention of the Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Ridwan Disu, whose directives mobilised the Ogun State Police Command and other security operatives to secure the victims’ release.
The governor further commended the leadership and personnel of the Ogun State Security Network Agency and Amotekun Corps for their contribution to the successful operation.
In a statement, Abiodun warned that his administration would not allow kidnappers and other criminal elements to establish safe havens anywhere in the state.
He assured residents that the government was intensifying efforts to ensure that criminals threatening the safety of residents and commuters were relentlessly pursued and brought to justice.
The governor urged residents to support security agencies by providing timely and credible information about suspicious persons, movements and activities in their communities.
He also reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to strengthening collaboration with security agencies and providing the necessary support to protect lives and property across Ogun State.
What You Should Know
Ten passengers, including an NYSC member, who were abducted near Orita Fufu in Ogun State, have been successfully rescued through a joint operation by the police, DSS, and Amotekun Corps. The operation resulted in the neutralization of one kidnapper and the arrest of another, while Governor Abiodun assured residents that his administration remains firm against criminal elements.
- Positive Impact: Enhanced collaboration among security agencies provides immediate relief and boosts commuter safety along vulnerable Ogun State highways.
- Potential Concerns: The incident highlights the persistent threat of highway kidnappings, emphasizing the need for sustained intelligence-sharing and community vigilance.
