Ogun Police declare war on land grabbers

Abdulmajid Ali, Ogun, Police

The Commissioner of Police in Ogun, Abdulmajid Ali addressing policemen
PHOTO: Abiodun Onafuye/ Abeokuta

The Commissioner of Police in Ogun, Abdulmajid Ali addressing policemen PHOTO: Abiodun Onafuye/ Abeokuta
The Commissioner of Police in Ogun, Abdulmajid Ali addressing policemen
PHOTO: Abiodun Onafuye/ Abeokuta

Abiodun Onafuye/Abeokuta

The Ogun State Police Command has declared war on land grabbers and speculators terrotising the state, warning them to desist or be ready to face the wrath of law.

The State Commissioner of Police, CP Abdulmajid Ali stated this during a meeting with all senior police officers in the state at the Police Command Headquarters, Eleweran, Abeokuta.

In a statement issued on Friday on his behalf by the State Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, Ali directed that anyone or group of hoodlums fomenting trouble or attacking people on any land or land related matter will be arrested and tried for murder or armed robbery.

“The CP has directed that anyone or group of hoodlums fomenting trouble or attacking and injuring innocent people of Ogun State on any land or land related matter be arrested and charged to court with armed robbery, murder or kidnapping, as the case may be.

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“Ali has vowed to deal decisively with any land grabbers / speculators, particularly in Ota, Ifo,Ofada, Mowe, Ibafo and Ogijo areas or other parts of Ogun state, who may want to truncate the peaceful security arrangement being enjoyed in the state,” the statement said.

The CP, according to the statement, once again reassured people and residents of Ogun to remain calm and go about their normal businesses.

He promised that all structures needed have been put in place to checkmate any illegal act or undesirable individuals who engage in creating crises in the state.

Ali, however urged the general public to reach him directly, only through sending messages to this GSM number: 08055885588 whenever they encounter any land grabbers or speculators anywhere in the state.

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