We will deal decisively with criminal elements across the Ogun,Oyo borderline – Gov Dapo, Seyi Makinde
Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, has reaffirmed the commitment of his administration towards ensuring that criminally minded people steer clear of the state particularly along the border areas.
The governor restated the commitment on Wednesday shortly after a meeting with his Oyo state counterpart, Seyi Makinde, saying that internet fraudsters, known as yahoo boys and other criminals have threatened to come after him, following his resolve to wage war against them.
Nigeria Standard Reports that Abiodun on January 21, re-launched the OP-MESA, where he declared war on Yahoo boys as well as kidnappers.
But, while speaking on Wednesday in Abeokuta, Abiodun said the criminals are feeling the heat of the newly relaunched security outfit.
Speaking at the meeting with Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State in Abeokuta, Abiodun said the criminals have decided to go after him because he had made life unbearable for them.
Speaking on the meeting with Makinde, Abiodun noted that kidnappings and other crimes are rampant at the border communities of the two states, hence, the need for a bilateral agreement.
On his part, Gov Makinde said the joint security meeting “is the right thing to do and it is absolutely important we do it.”
The Oyo governor said he and Abiodun had defied political party differences and pursued a common goal of fighting insecurity in their states.
He insisted that state policing is vital to addressing insecurity challenges at the grassroots.
