Ogun, Police Arrest 150 Suspects , As Governor Threatens To Deal Ruthlessly With Criminals

The Ogun State Government and the state Police Command have arrested 150 suspects in connection with the unrest along Agbado Ijaiye, Sango, Ijoko and Ifo Axis of the State.

The suspects are currently being interrogated.

In a statement E-signed by Kunle Somorin ,
Chief Press Secretary to Governor Dapo Abiodun on Sunday,the government enjoined all law-abiding citizens and residents to remain calm and continue to comply with the stay-at-home directive, as the situation is now fully under control.

The governor added that he would continue to give all necessary support to security agencies, as he has done by providing mobility and other working equipment for effective service delivery.

The elements, Governor Abiodun said, will not be accommodated within the State.

Governor Abiodun assured the people that he would not joke with the security of lives and property of citizens and residents alike.

The Ogun State government restated its commitment to ensuring that the State is conducive for living and businesses, without fear of criminals and other unscrupulous elements.

He further enjoined all other relevant agencies to immediately up the ante of their intelligence gathering mechanisms to ensure that there’s no reoccurrence of the criminal acts, especially as the State continues to battle the COVID-19 pandemic.

“I will not hesitate to confirm sentences, even of capital punishment, if that will deter these social misfits. Ogun has zero- tolerance for criminals and we will deal with the with venomous measures. Enough is enough”, the governor said.

Governor Abiodun commended the State Police Command for its swiftness and prompt adherence to directive of the State Government to flush out those turning the sit-at-home order to a criminal enterprise.