Lagos Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has said that the state will do everything to ensure that those responsible for the kidnapping of the three Fouani brothers, but were rescued by the police on Tuesday, are apprehended and brought to book.
Governor Sanwo-Olu gave this vow on Wednesday when the leadership of Baptist Convention led by its African President, Rev. (Dr.) Israel Akanbi paid him a courtesy visit in his office in Alausa, Ikeja.
The governor said he had since met with the freed Lebanese at their residence at Banana Island, noting sadly that the abduction saga had sent a wrong signal to the state, and, therefore, the need to ensure that the perpetrators were not allowed to go scot-free.
The governor, however, stated that contrary to some reports that the three Fouani brothers were kidnapped somewhere in Marina, explained that the incident took place on the high sea, declaring that the state in collaboration with the security operatives was on top of the situation combing everywhere as, according to him, Lagos will not condone such criminality.
“We are on top of it, security operatives are combing everywhere, it is a top signal, Lagos will not condone it,” he vowed.
Governor Sanwo-Olu urged all religious leaders in the country as key stakeholders to ensure they play their role as expected so that government can bring good governance to the people.
The governor said they should do this by ensuring that there is symbiotic communication between them and the government.
Reverend Akanbi, earlier in his speech, told the governor that the leaders of the church across the globe shall be having their annual gathering in Lagos at Eko Hotels and Suites in July 2024, saying that Lagos was chosen as the venue because of the relative peace in the state.
The cleric commended the governor for the role he was playing to ensure relative peace in the state, and equally appreciated him for the palliative measure introduced by his administration to cushion the effect hardship experienced by Nigerians as a result of the removal of fuel subsidy.
Responding, Governor Sanwo-Olu said, it took a concerted effort to improve the security in the state, but quickly assured the leadership of the Baptist Convention that the state would do everything to ensure that the leaders of the church coming from across the globe to the state enjoy their stay.
“We will support you so that your visitors will have long-lasting experience in Lagos,” the governor assured.
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