The Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun has decried Monday’s callous razing of private and government properties by rioters protesting naira scarcity at Sagamu, Ogun State.
Governor Abiodun made this displeasure known while assessing the aftermath of the incidents today, describing it as a clearly coordinated enrichment of criminal.
He said, “Today when I assessed the aftermath of yesterday’s callous razing of private and government property, I was distraught with the extent of damage done”.
“This is clearly a coordinated enrichment of criminals and looting of organisations, because we established violent, forced entry into facilities operated by the local government and the Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company, IBEDC”.
“These facilities are not operated by financial institutions, so even if one may concede the cause of agitation, there is a misplacement of intent”.
“We have the assurances of security agencies on maintaining peace and order, especially in these areas, going forward”.
“In addition to this, we will go all out after everyone directly or indirectly linked to this and bring them to justice”.
“Again, I plead for calm and lawful conduct from the good people of Sagamu, as investigation continues into the unfortunate incident”.
“While I appreciate security agencies for their response that controlled the arson, looting and disruption of public peace, I sympathise with organisations whose buildings and staff were attached, with the promise of our unreserved support”.
