Ogun State, Governor Dapo Abiodun has ordered the relocation of security agencies to Sagamu following the killing of 15 people by cultists in the area.
Governor Abiodun’s Chief Press Secretary, Kunle Somorin,conveyed the directive in a statement.
He said the governor directed the State Commissioner of Police, the Commander of the 35 Artillery Brigade (of the Nigerian Army) and the Director, State Security Service (DSS) to relocate their operations to Sagamu.”
He explained that the job of the security agencies is to arrest hose involved in the recent cult activities in Sagamu, where eight persons were murdered on Monday morning.
He added that the governor had directed the security agencies to intensify efforts towards apprehending those who were behind cult killings in Abeokuta, the Ogun State capital.
Abiodun, who condemned the cult activities, instructed that no stone should be left unturned by the security agencies in their efforts to bring the culprits to book.
Confirming that the cult clashes left some people dead and others injured, the governor urged all peace-loving residents of Sagamu and Abeokuta to cooperate with the security agents in their efforts to rid the towns and environs of cultists and other criminal elements.
He implored the youths to shun all acts that could jeopardise their future and bring shame to their parents, saying his “administration has invested heavily in programmes and activities designed to equip our youths with the necessary skills and education that could make their future better.”
Abiodun warned youths not to endanger their future by getting involved in crime, telling parents and guardians to ensure their children and wards stay away from criminality.
“We have zero tolerance for any act that could disturb the peace we have been enjoying in Ogun State since the commencement of this Administration. We will deal decisively with anyone intent on disturbing that peace,” the statement added.
