‘Yahoo Boys Threatening To Come After Me, I’ll Deal With Them’ – Ogun Gov, Abiodun

Dapo Abiodun, the governor of Ogun State, claimed on Wednesday that internet fraudsters known as yahoo boys, as well as other criminals, have threatened to come after him as a result of his decision to wage war against them.

According to NEWS DIRECT, Abiodun re-launched the OP-MESA on January 21, declaring war on Yahoo boys and kidnappers.

However, Abiodun claimed the thieves are feeling the heat of the newly relaunched security force while addressing in Abeokuta on Wednesday.

Abiodun said the criminals have decided to go after him because he has made life unbearable for them. He was speaking at a meeting with Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State in Abeokuta.

He did say, though, that he would continue to make life difficult for state opponents.

“After we launched our OP-MESA last week, I understand that they have been working extremely hard, infact, what I heard is that those criminals are now saying that Dapo Abiodun is making life unbearable for them and that they are going to also come after me. Well, let me assure you that I will continue to make life intolerable and unbearable for you and I’m waiting for you.”

Speaking on the meeting with Makinde, Abiodun noted that kidnappings and other crimes are rampant at the border communities of the two states, hence, the need for a bilateral agreement.

On his part, Gov Makinde said the joint security meeting “is the right thing to do and it is absolutely important we do it.”

The Oyo governor said he and Abiodun had defied political party differences and pursued a common goal of fighting insecurity in their states.

He insisted that state policing is vital to addressing insecurity challenges at the grassroots.