Hon. Moruf Erubami,  representing Isaga/ Ilewo Orile , Abeokuta North Local Government has commended the governor of Ogun state, Prince Dapo Abiodun for launching operation MESA in the State.

Erubami described the move as a welcomed development, saying that it will to end criminal acts and  will help to secure the lives and properties of the citizens of the state.

The Councilor called on the people of the state to continue to support the current administration.

Dapo Abiodun on Friday launched OP-MESA at the arcade ground of the Governor's office in Abeokuta.

Operation MESA is a joint Internal Security Operational platform comprising officers drawn from the Army, Navy, Air Force, Police, and the Department of State Security.

According to the state governor, the Ogun State Government will soon set up its own financial crimes agency to deal with internet frauds and illegal financial transactions, especially, those having to do with kidnapping, ransom taking and advance 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.

Governor Abiodun noted that the high spate of criminality especially kidnapping prompted the government decision, saying his administration cannot afford to leave the safety of the people at the mercy of hoodlums.

He explained that the reactivation of OP-MESA in the state was to complement the existing security outfits in the State to tackle security challenges in some trouble areas of the state where kidnapping has become rampant.

He maintained that the OP-MESA team will traverse the local governments and work closely with the CDAs, traditional hunters, and the Amotekun.

He, therefore, charged members of the security outfit to be disciplined, committed, dedicated and effective in tackling criminals.

The governor added that his administration would not fold its arms and allow the state to be known for the wrong reasons.