
(Gov. Dapo Abiodun. Photo by Nation News)
Ogun State Gov. Dapo Abiodun thanked the head of the secret police (DSS) and the IGP for helping rescue 10 passengers who were kidnapped from a commercial vehicle.
The victims were rescued unharmed.
According to Abiodun, the DSS chief gave key intelligence and advanced equipment that helped track the kidnappers and made the rescue possible.
He also thanked the IGP for quick orders that got the Ogun State Police Command and other security men moving.
In a statement, the governor said he will not let kidnappers turn any part of the state into a hiding place.
He said his government is working harder to make sure criminals have no room in Ogun.
Anyone who threatens the safety of residents and travellers will be hunted down, he added.
He also asked residents to help by sharing timely and reliable information about suspicious people or activities in their areas.
He said that the best way to stop crime and keep everyone safe is for the police and other security teams to work together.