Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, on Tuesday, ordered security agents to launch a manhunt to bring to book gunmen involved in Sunday’s kidnapping along the Sagamu-Ijebu Ode Expressway.
A yet-to-be-identified number of people were reportedly kidnapped on Sunday around the Sagamu Area Command and Ilishan City Gate on the ever-busy road by gunmen who ambushed them at about 9 pm.
The governor said security sources disclosed that the kidnapping was an insider’s job as all the victims were foreign nationals who arrived in the country the same day the incident occurred, adding that they were probably trailed to the location where the kidnapping took place.
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.
He assured the people that their security is guaranteed as the present administration has committed so much to secure the state.
“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.