Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, has congratulated President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on the successful rescue of victims abducted in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State. He described the operation as a testament to the President's unwavering resolve to rid the country of criminal elements.
Governor Abiodun Praises Rescue Operation
Governor Abiodun stated that the successful rescue validates President Tinubu’s assurance that every effort would be made to secure the victims' freedom and bring the perpetrators to justice. He noted that the arrest of some kidnappers and the neutralisation of others during the operation sends a strong message that Nigeria is becoming increasingly hostile to kidnappers, bandits, terrorists, and other violent criminals.
“This operation has demonstrated that under the leadership of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, there will be no safe haven for criminal elements. It is a clear signal that those who choose the path of kidnapping, banditry, and other violent crimes will be relentlessly pursued, apprehended, or neutralised in accordance with the law,” he said.
Security Agencies Commended
Governor Abiodun commended the gallantry, professionalism, and exceptional courage of the security agencies whose coordinated efforts made the operation possible. He praised the Armed Forces, the Nigeria Police Force, the Department of State Services (DSS), local intelligence operatives, and all other security personnel involved for their sacrifice and commitment to protecting innocent Nigerians.
He also applauded Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde for working closely with the Federal Government and security agencies throughout the victims' captivity, saying the seamless collaboration among all stakeholders contributed significantly to the successful outcome.
Reinforced Security Architecture
According to Governor Abiodun, the rescue operation further reinforces the effectiveness of the renewed security architecture being implemented by the Federal Government in partnership with state governments and security agencies across the federation. He urged Nigerians to remain confident in the country's security institutions and continue to support ongoing efforts by providing credible and timely intelligence capable of preventing criminal activities.
Governor Abiodun reaffirmed Ogun State’s commitment to sustaining robust collaboration with the Federal Government, neighbouring states, and all security agencies to ensure that criminal elements find no refuge within the Southwest. He congratulated President Tinubu, Governor Makinde, the leadership of the nation’s security agencies, and every officer who participated in the operation, expressing confidence that the success would further strengthen the resolve to make Nigeria safer for law-abiding citizens and increasingly unbearable for kidnappers, bandits, and other criminal elements.
