Akeredolu Assures Expatriates Of Protection;  Abducted Worker Released

By Ayodele Oni

Ondo State Governor, Mr Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, SAN, has assured Expartriates resident in the State of adequate protection.

Governor Akeredolu said he was happy at the news of the release of the  expatriate with the Craneburg Construction Company who was abducted at a construction site in Owo.

Some unknown gunmen had stormed the construction site at Owo last month with explosives during which some of the workers were wounded.

The incident had caused panic in the ancient town, which residents are just recovering from a similar incident which happened at a Catholic church during which 40 persons lost their life.

Governor Akeredolu described the safe return of the expatriate as delightful.

“I am particularly happy that the abducted personnel with Craneburg construction company has regained freedom. We can only imagine his ordeal in the hands of his abductors.

“We also rejoice with other officials of this construction company who had been under tremendous emotional stress as they hoped for the safe return of their colleague.

“For us as government, we appreciate the work Craneburg is doing in Ondo State. We have given them our assurance to beef up security at the construction sites henceforth.

“Since we assumed office, the Craneburg Construction Company has handled and delivered a number of our projects including the Ore flyover, just as they also handle projects in other states in the country.

“There was never a time when they bothered about the issue of security. They had lived peacefully with our people for over five years.

“We understand the sad reality of insecurity across the country. In the sunshine state, we are prepared to double our efforts and tackle this menace with vigour.”

Governor Akeredolu appreciated all security agencies in the state for the relentless efforts and steps taken to ensure that the victim return unharmed.