Ogun Governor Orders Manhunt for Kidnappers of Travellers

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Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, has ordered a comprehensive manhunt for the gunmen involved in Sunday’s kidnapping along the Sagamu-Ijebu Ode Expressway. The governor assured residents that the state remains safe and that the perpetrators will be brought to book.

“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,” Abiodun said in a statement.

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According to security sources, the kidnapping was an insider’s job, and all the victims were foreign nationals who arrived in the country the same day. The governor noted that the state will not be allowed to become a den for kidnappers and promised that the perpetrators would be smoked out and punished.

“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,” Abiodun said.

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He added, “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.”

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Recall that the kidnapping occurred on Sunday around 9 pm, with an unspecified number of people taken by gunmen who ambushed them along the expressway. The governor has deployed all security agencies, including the police, army, NSCDC, Amotekun, So Safe Corps, and local hunters, to track down the kidnappers with the aid of security gadgets, including drones.