Afenifere backs Operation Kosaye, commends Lagos-Ogun kidnap crackdown

The pan-Yoruba socio-political organization, Afenifere, has lauded the decisive actions taken by Nigerian security forces and state governors to combat banditry and kidnapping. The group specifically commended the Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, and the governors of Ogun and Lagos states, Dapo Abiodun and Babajide Sanwo-Olu, respectively, for their efforts.

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We commend the Inspector-General of Police, the Governors of Ogun and Lagos States, Prince Dapo Abiodun and Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, as well as the Commissioners of Police in both states, for their decisive response to banditry and kidnapping along the notorious Sagamu-Ore Road corridor.

Afenifere highlighted the coordinated security operations along the Sagamu-Ore Road corridor as a "demonstration of purposeful leadership, professional policing and effective inter-state collaboration." The organization noted that these efforts have restored public confidence and significantly curbed criminal activities on this critical route. The commitment from the Ogun and Lagos State governments, it stated, created an enabling environment for security agencies to perform their duties effectively.

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a demonstration of purposeful leadership, professional policing and effective inter-state collaboration

The group also praised the Inspector-General of Police for strategic direction and intelligence-led policing, which has bolstered the Nigeria Police Force's capacity to fight organized crime. Special commendation was given to the Commissioner of Police in Ogun State for his local intelligence and the Lagos State Commissioner of Police for deploying necessary resources and equipment.

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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.

In its message, Afenifere declared that "KOSAYE", meaning "there is no place for evil in Yorubaland." The organization reaffirmed its support for sustained security operations, sending an unequivocal message to kidnappers and criminals that they will face the full force of the law. The Yoruba people expressed gratitude to the security agencies and political leaders for their courage and dedication in the fight against violent crime.

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The Yoruba people remain grateful to the security agencies and political leaders for this exemplary display of courage, dedication and public service in the ongoing fight against violent crime.