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Dapo Abiodun, governor of Ogun, has directed security agencies in the state to carry out systematic raids to fish out vendors of hard and other illicit drugs operating in Sagamu and its environs.

Abiodun spoke on Saturday while receiving David Ojelabi, the new commandant of Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), and Ibiba Odili, his National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) counterpart, during a courtesy visit.

The governor said his directive was part of efforts to stem cultism and related crimes in the state.

He expressed displeasure over the activities of cultists in the LGA and attributed their ‘devilish’ behaviour to the influence of hard drugs.

“I personally visited the location where drugs are being freely sold in the evening and I remarked that this should be brought to the attention of NDLEA, NSCDC and other security agencies to go on a mission and raid the place,” NAN quoted Abiodun as saying.

“I want you to rid the entire Sagamu of drug peddlers, sellers and drug abusers. This will go a long way in restoring peace and confidence to our citizens in Sagamu.

“Cultism is one of our challenges and we are ready to deal with those involved. As the industrial, education and religious capital of this nation, we will not allow hoodlums to threaten the peace of this state.”

The governor described the security chiefs posted to the state since his assumption of office as top-notch, adding that their collaboration with the government had helped in addressing security challenges in the state.

He urged the new security chiefs to bring their wealth of experience into play by emulating their predecessors.