On Saturday, Governor Dapo Abiodun of Ogun State ordered security agents to conduct routine raids in locations where hard drugs and other illegal drug vendors operate in Sagamu and its surroundings.
Abiodun issued the order in Abeokuta while receiving Mr David Ojelabi, the state’s new commandant of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), and Mrs Ibiba Odili, the NDLEA’s equivalent, on a courtesy call.
The Governor claims that the choice is a part of initiatives to combat cultism and other crimes in the state.
He also expressed displeasure over the cultists’ actions in the local government area, and linked their ‘devilish’ behaviour to the use of hard narcotics.
“I personally visited the location where drugs are being freely sold in the evening and I remarked that this should be brought to the attention of NDLEA, NSCDC and other security agencies to go on a mission and raid the place.
“I want you to rid the entire Sagamu of drugs peddlers, sellers and drug abusers. This will go a long way in restoring peace and confidence to our citizens in Sagamu.
“Cultism is one of our challenges and we are ready to deal with those involved. As the industrial, education and religious capital of this nation, we will not allow hoodlums to threaten the peace of this state,” Abiodun said.
