Governor Dapo Abiodun has vowed to deal ruthlessly with criminals involved in mass robbery, harassment and cult clashes that have been occurring within the Agbado Ijaiye, Sango, Ijoko and Ifo axis of the State.
According to Channels TV report, the Ogun State Police Command has arrested 150 suspects in connection with this series of attack in the state.
In a statement on Sunday, April 12, the governor said;
It has become expedient that we do not spare the rod and spoil the child. Anybody, no matter whose child he or she is, if found guilty of armed robbery, would be visited with the full weight of the law, including capital punishment.
The governor, according to Channels TV, urged the police to intensify efforts at curbing the nefarious activities of criminals, instructing to fish out the robbers from their hideouts and promptly investigate those involved.
He said the State would avail all other security outfits, including the Department of State Security Service and the armed forces, with necessary material and logistic support to end the reign of terror unleashed by armed robbers on the State.
Governor Abiodun expressed that;
I will not hesitate to confirm sentences, even of capital punishment, if that will deter these social misfits. Ogun has zero- tolerance for criminals and we will deal with the with venomous measures. Enough is enough.
The governor in his statement also commended the State Police Command for its swiftness and prompt adherence to directive of the State Government to flush out those turning the sit-at-home order to a criminal enterprise.
He further enjoined all other relevant agencies to immediately improve on their intelligence gathering mechanisms to ensure that there is no re-occurrence of the criminal acts, especially as the State continues to battle the COVID-19 pandemic.
Governor Abiodun restated the commitment of his government to ensuring that Ogun State is conducive for living and businesses, without fear of criminals and other unscrupulous elements, Channels TV reports.
According to the governor, these ‘elements’ will not be accommodated within the State.
As at Sunday night, there are 7 Coronavirus cases in the state.
