Osun Beefs Up Security Over Deportation Of Youths From Lagos, Gov Adeleke Reaches Out To Sanwo-Olu

By Ayodele Oni

In a swift reaction to deportation of some youths from Lagos to Osun state, Governor Ademola Adeleke has directed security agents to intensify activities in Ilesa and  environs.

A statement released on Monday by Governor Adeleke’s spokesperson, Olawale Rasheed, confirmed that the youths had been rounded up in various areas in Lagos before being deported to Ilesha.

He disclosed that the youths were conveyed in luxury buses to the Ilesa from Lagos state and were dumped at Ilesa-Akure Express junction, Breweries; Ilesa – Ibodi – Iginla to Ife Express junction; Osun Ankara Express junction; Imelu Express junction; and Iperindo Express junction.

Adeleke said he had contacted his Lagos State counterpart, Babajide Sanwo-Olu over the alleged deportation of some youths to Osun State, saying he promised to investigate the matter.

He said: “I am shocked over the matter and urged Governor Sanwo-Olu to look into the matter.

“I spoke with my brother, Governor Sanwo-Olu on the matter. He too was surprised and he denied ever authorising any such action. The Lagos team will update us as quickly as possible.

“I am subsequently directing our security agencies in Osun to mount surveillance in and around Ilesa to track the deported youths and their destinations.

“I will update our people on this development. I urge residents to be calm while the security agencies carry out surveillance.”