Police have increased surveillance in parts of Ogun State where crime has been reported following the lockdown over the coronavirus, Governor Dapo Abiodun has said.
The governor is said to have made the comments according to a statement on Saturday by his special adviser on security, Sola Subair.
The statement which was also posted on social media read: “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 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, Prince @dabiodunMFR stated this, as he disclosed that he had communicated with all relevant agencies and mandated them, especially the State Command of the @PoliceNG 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.
“Initial arrests notwithstanding, the State Police Command 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 assured residents of its commitment to the security of lives and property.
“We wish to assure the entire citizenry of adequate security and our dedication to safety of the people, and we urged everyone not to panic, as the situation is under control,” the statement added.
