Ogun State Governor Prince Dapo Abiodun has publicly commended the heads of Nigeria’s primary security agencies for the successful rescue of ten passengers who were abducted from a commercial vehicle in the state. The victims were recovered unharmed following an operation targeting kidnappers in the Awa-Ijebu area of Ijebu North-East Local Government Area.
In a statement, the Governor specifically applauded the Director-General of the Department of State Services (DSS), Mr Oluwatosin Adeola Ajayi, MON, for providing critical intelligence and sophisticated security equipment. Abiodun noted that these resources were instrumental in tracking the kidnappers and facilitating the rescue operation.
The Governor also extended his commendation to the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Ridwan Disu, for his prompt directives and intervention. According to Abiodun, the IGP’s actions galvanized the Ogun State Police Command and other security operatives into effective action, culminating in the safe release of the victims.
“My administration would not allow kidnappers and other criminal elements to turn any part of the state into a safe haven,” Governor Abiodun stated, assuring residents that the government was intensifying efforts to ensure that criminals had no place in Ogun.
Abiodun warned that individuals threatening the security of residents and commuters would be relentlessly pursued until they were brought to justice. He emphasized his administration’s commitment to strengthening collaboration with security agencies and providing the necessary support to protect lives and property across the state.
The Governor urged residents to support security agencies by providing timely and credible information about suspicious persons, movements, and activities in their communities. He stressed that collective action and prompt information-sharing were essential to preventing crime and maintaining peace in Ogun State.
<small>Source: Daily Post Nigeria — read the original story there.</small>
