Sunday, 15 November 2015

NO ROOM FOR CRIME IN OGUN –AG


          Ogun State Government has said that it would not condone any form of criminality or lawless behaviour from any member of the public.
          Attorney – General and Commissioner for Justice, Dr. Olumide Ayeni stated this while on the spot assessment to Ministry of Justice Zonal outpost in Ijebu – Ode.
          Dr. Ayeni, who was accompanied by the Solicitor – General and Permanent Secretary, Mrs. Adesola Shobayo and other Management staff in the Ministry said that the present administration in the State frowns at lawlessness and disorderliness such as Robbery, Environmental Pollution, and Driving against traffic amongst others.
          He promised to instil and ensure that those found culpable would be appropriately punished under the law.
          “In Ogun State, there would be no room for any form of crime however big or small. We would continue to do the needful in order to ensure that those who run fowl of the laid – down laws are appropriately punished towards achieving a better and crime – free society as a whole “, He said.
          The Commissioner stated that the visit was aimed at having a first-hand knowledge of the welfare, operations and challenges confronting law officers in the zonal office, promising that within the ambits of available resources the State Government was poised at ensuring the overall well-being of the officers for optimal efficiency.
          While conducting the Attorney-General, and his team round, the Zonal Director, Public Prosecution, Mr. Adekunle Oyefeso appreciated the AG for his concern over the welfare of the law officers at the zonal office, stating some of the challenges confronting the Ministry to include, lack of functional vehicles to convey counsels to court and shortage of counsels to represent them at court sittings.

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