Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, has directed security agents to launch an extensive manhunt for the kidnappers responsible for Sunday’s abduction along the Sagamu-Ijebu Ode Expressway.
The incident involved the kidnapping of travelers by gunmen between the Sagamu Area Command of the Nigeria Police and Ilisan township. One victim, who was shot in the knee, managed to escape.
Security sources suggest that the kidnapping was an insider’s job, as all the victims, foreign nationals, arrived in the country the same day the incident occurred and were likely trailed to the abduction site.
In a statement on Tuesday, Governor Abiodun vowed that Ogun State would not become a haven for kidnappers, promising that the perpetrators would be tracked down and punished.
Abiodun announced that all security agencies, including the police, the army, the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Amotekun, So Safe Corps, and local hunters, are pursuing the kidnappers using various security gadgets, including drones.
He reassured residents that their safety is guaranteed, highlighting the administration’s commitment to securing the state.
“Following Sunday’s kidnapping incident 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,” Abiodun stated.
He emphasized that Ogun State remains a safe place to live, work, and visit, assuring that the government is dedicated to maintaining law and order and protecting the lives and property of all citizens.
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