The Nation
The Ogun State Government has declared war on kidnappers and fraudsters popularly refered to as Yahoo boys.
Governor Dapo Abiodun said the government will soon set to set up a financial crimes agency to deal with internet frauds and illegal financial transactions, especially those having to do with kidnapping, ransom taking and advanced fee frauds.
The Governor also disclosed that it is working with federal agencies and its Oyo State counterpart in the area of security along the border lines.
He spoke at the Arcade Ground, Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta during the launch of the state joint security outfit, code-named OP-MESA on Friday.
He said that his administration would not fold its arms and allow the state to be known for the wrong reasons.
“We will make Ogun State unhabitable for all criminals. The other day, I was in a meeting in Abuja and in attendance was the Chairman of EFCC, and sadly, he said to me that Ogun State tops the list on the ‘Yahoo Yahoo Boys’.
” In my response, I said I am not surprised because Ogun State is the education capital of this country and you will find such around educational institutions and he agreed with me.
