Ogun Unrest: Affected Towns Under Substantial Security Surveillance - State Govt

Amid the unrest in some parts of Ogun, the government of the state says "the affected towns including but not limited to Sango, Ijoko, Ifo, among others are currently under substantial security surveillance".

Allnews reports that in a statement on Saturday afternoon by AIG Sola Subair (Rtd.), the Special Adviser on Security, the state government asked people not to panic, "as the situation is under control".

"The attention of the Ogun State Government has been drawn to incidences of violence, alleged robberies and related crimes resurfacing in the State, especially in the Sango-Ifo axis," the release read.

"The Government has not only moved swiftly into action, the affected towns including but not limited to Sango, Ijoko, Ifo, among others are currently under substantial security surveillance.

"The State Governor, Dapo Abiodun stated this, as he disclosed that he had communicated with all relevant agencies and mandated them, especially the State Command of the Police to ensure law and order in all the affected areas, as well as the entire state.

"The Government had earlier seen to the arrest of some suspects, as carried out by the Police, is in connection with the chain of unrest in the affected localities.

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"Initial arrests notwithstanding, the State Police Command yesterday is not leaving any stone unturned as the command has arrested more suspects, and investigation is currently ongoing. Suspects in custody continue to provide helpful information.

"The State Government wishes to reiterate its commitment to the security of lives and property.

"We wish to assure the entire citizenry of adequate security and our dedication to the safety of the people, and we urged everyone not to panic, as the situation is under control."