Governor Dapo Abiodun of Ogun State has directed security agencies to launch a comprehensive manhunt for the gunmen responsible for the kidnapping of foreign nationals along the Sagamu-Ijebu Ode Expressway on Sunday.
The governor has assured residents that the state will not be a haven for kidnappers and that the perpetrators will be brought to justice.
According to The PUNCH, Abiodun, in a statement on Tuesday, said the state will not be allowed to become a den for kidnappers, and promised that the perpetrators would be smoked out and punished.
The governor said all the security agencies, including the police, Qrmy, the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps,, Amotekun, So Safe Corps and local hunters are on the trail of the kidnappers with arrays of security gadgets, including drones.
“Following Sunday’s kidnapping incident that occurred in Ilishan, we want to reassure all residents that decisive action is being taken to apprehend the perpetrators and ensure the safe return of the victims.
“The security forces have launched a comprehensive manhunt and are working tirelessly to track down the kidnappers. Additional security measures and patrols have also been deployed to the affected area and across the state to prevent any further incidents.
“We understand the concerns and anxiety this incident has caused, but we want to emphasize that Ogun State remains a safe place to live, work, and visit. The government is committed to maintaining law and order and will not relent in its efforts to protect the lives and property of all citizens,” Abiodun said.
