Segun Atanda/
The pan-Yoruba socio-political organisation, Afenifere, has commended the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, and the Commissioners of Police in Ogun and Lagos States for what it described as their decisive response to banditry and kidnapping along the notorious Sagamu-Ore Road corridor.
In a letter of commendation issued on behalf of Afenifere Leader and Asiwaju Yoruba, Chief Reuben Famuyide Fasoranti, the group praised the security chiefs and state governments for restoring confidence through coordinated security operations that have significantly curtailed criminal activities in the area.
The letter, signed by Afenifere’s National Organising Secretary, Abagun Kole Omololu, described the operations as a demonstration of purposeful leadership, professional policing and effective inter-state collaboration.
According to the group, the commitment shown by the Ogun and Lagos State governors in supporting security agencies has created an enabling environment for law enforcement personnel to discharge their constitutional responsibilities effectively.
Afenifere also applauded the Inspector-General of Police for providing strategic operational direction and advancing intelligence-led policing, which it said has strengthened the Nigeria Police Force’s capacity to combat organised crime.
The organisation commended the Commissioner of Police, Ogun State Command, CP Olubode Ojajuni, saying his extensive knowledge of the operational terrain and experience underscored the critical importance of local intelligence in tackling criminality.
It equally praised the Lagos State Commissioner of Police, CP Tijani Fatai, for deploying operational resources, specialised equipment and logistics that contributed significantly to the success of the joint security operation.
Afenifere further paid tribute to the officers and men who participated in the operations, describing them as courageous, patriotic and professional in confronting armed criminals.
Reaffirming its support for sustained security operations, the organisation declared that there would be no safe haven for kidnappers, bandits and other violent criminals in Yorubaland.
“The message is unequivocal: ‘KOSAYE‘, there is no place for evil in Yorubaland. Those who seek to threaten the peace, security and prosperity of our people will continue to face the full weight of the law,” the statement read.
Afenifere concluded by expressing the gratitude of the Yoruba people to the security agencies and political leaders for what it described as an exemplary display of courage, dedication and public service in the ongoing fight against violent crime.
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