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_November, 2026_
There are moments in the life of a State when you must pause, look at the men in uniform, and say: *Thank you. We see you. We appreciate you.*
This is one of those moments.
Ogun State is witnessing something we have prayed for – a security architecture that is no longer just reacting, but hunting, disrupting, and dismantling criminal networks. And at the centre of this new wave of courage is the sustained synergy between the *Ogun State Police Command under CP Bode Ojajuni*, the *Department of State Services led by State Director, Mr. Adelakun Adeyinka*, and other security agencies and quasi-security outfits.
This is not mere press talk. This is result.
*The Results Speak Louder Than Fear*
On 3rd November 2026, ten innocent passengers were abducted at Orita Fufu, Awa-Ijebu. For four days, families cried, communities panicked, and criminals thought they had won.
But our security agencies refused to surrender.
Through sustained operational pressure, intelligence sharing, and coordinated action, all *ten victims regained their freedom unharmed on 7th November 2026.*
That is not a small feat. That is ten families restored. Ten futures saved. Ten reasons for Ogun people to believe again.
And they did not stop there.
On 8th November 2026, in a fierce gun battle, the joint security team neutralised another suspected kidnapper, arrested *Abubakar Yinusa, aged 18*, and recovered *two additional AK-47 rifles*, bringing the total to *two suspects neutralised and three AK-47 rifles recovered.*
Every rifle recovered is a life saved. Every kidnapper neutralised is a community freed. Every arrest is a message: *Ogun State is no longer a safe haven for kidnappers.*
*This Is What Synergy Looks Like*
For too long, our security agencies were accused of working in silos. Today, Ogun is showing Nigeria what happens when Police, DSS, and other outfits share intelligence, share risks, and share a common goal.
No rivalry. No ego. Just one mission: *Make Ogun safe.*
That synergy is the real weapon. Guns can be recovered, but trust between agencies is what wins wars against crime.
To CP Bode Ojajuni, to Mr. Adelakun Adeyinka, and to every officer, operative, and local security operative who stood in the bush, who tracked, who waited, who engaged in gun battle so that civilians could sleep – *Ogun State salutes you.*
*To Our Security Agencies: Do Not Relent*
We know the cost. We know you leave your families not sure if you will return. We know you face criminals armed with AK-47s while you carry the weight of an entire State on your shoulders.
We know you are not perfect, and we will continue to demand more. But today, we choose to appreciate what is working, so that what is working can become stronger.
Do not relent. Do not get tired. Do not allow the noise of doubters to weaken your resolve.
The criminals are watching. If you slow down, they will return. If you sustain this pressure, they will run, they will surrender, or they will be brought to justice.
The people of Ogun State are behind you. Keep the pressure on. Keep the synergy alive. Keep rescuing, keep recovering, keep dismantling.
*To The People: This Victory Is Ours To Protect*
Security is not the job of uniformed men alone. The Police and DSS have vowed that every individual involved in this kidnapping incident will be apprehended and brought to justice. But they need our eyes and our voices.
If you see anyone with suspicious gunshot wounds, report immediately to the nearest police station or security agency. Do not harbour criminals. Do not protect evil because of sentiment. Your silence today could be your neighbour’s kidnap tomorrow.
*Conclusion: Ogun Will Win*
From Orita Fufu to Awa-Ijebu, from the forests to the highways, one message is now clear:
*Ogun State is fighting back, and Ogun State will win.*
To our gallant officers: Your sacrifices are not in vain. History will remember that when kidnappers and bandits thought they could hold Ogun to ransom, you stood up, you fought back, and you won.
We celebrate you today. We stand with you today. And we charge you to keep going – until every criminal network in Ogun State is completely dismantled.
*God bless our security agencies. God bless Ogun State. God bless Nigeria.*
*Comrade Sodipo Olukunle Oladimeji, _anipr_*
Public Affairs Analyst | Security Strategist | OGHA Candidate
