- beefed security around NNPC pipeline
By Alex Olise
Operatives of the Oodua Peoples Congress (OPC) attached to Oju-Oro zone 1 Giwa under bridge Aboru in the Agbado Oke-Odo Area of Lagos State have arrested no fewer than 10 suspected criminals within the area in the last six months and handed them over to the police.
Also the Odua men had been giving adequate support to security agencies in protecting the pipelines belonging to the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) located at Aboru area of the state.
The Oodua Peoples Congress Coordinator for Oju-Oro Zone 1, Abayomi Olamilekan (AKA) Olanukani Oshodi disclosed the progresses made by the Oodua men to Sunrise in an exclusive interview in his office.
According to him the success made by the organization in crime fighting could be attributed to the co-operation of the residents and officers of the Nigerian police force.
It is on record that the operatives of the Oodua Peoples Congress (OPC) in the area under the leadership of Ambassador Oludare Adesope Oodua had been for safe guarding of the pipelines either by government, organisation or resident of the area.
An Elder and resident of the area Mr. Tajudeen Raji (AKA) No 1 who spoke to our correspondent said the OPC men have done a good job in ensuring adequate security in the area. I want the federal, state and corporate organization to support them financially to boost their morale.
According to him the OPC are the backbone of security in Aboru and its environs.
Another resident Mr. Olisa Megafu (AKA) King of boys who also spoke to our correspondent said the effort of the OPC men in the area had brought calm to the environment as the activities of criminals has been nip to the bud “keep calm no trouble” he said “once we call them, they respond positively” “Crime rate has drop in this area since they came onboard.
Supporting his position another resident Mr Oyeleye Adebayo said government should support the OPC men with equipments for self defence and also held in fencing the area. He described the presence of the operatives as very cordial in the area.
The secretary of the OPC Oju-Oro zone 1 Adekola Saheed said the organisation will continue to ensure adequate security in the are and call for support from government and well-meaning Nigerians as well as corporate organization. He commend the Nigerian police force for their co-operation and understanding in tackling insecurity in Lagos State