The Ogun State Community, Social Orientation and Safety Corps, So-Safe Corps, has intercepted seven students during a routine patrol in Obantoko, Abeokuta.
The students, five females of Nawairudeen Secondary School, Obantoko, and two males said to be school dropouts, were found in a room within Agogo Ide Community Development Association, CDA, area.
This was disclosed in a statement by the Corps' Director of Information and Public Relations, ACC Adegunwa Adegbuyi, on behalf of the State Commander, Commander (Dr) Soji Ganzallo on Saturday.
Adegbuyi said the incident occurred on Thursday, at about 10:00 a.m., when a team of operatives from the Area Command led by ACC Babatunde Ogunseye encountered the seven individuals during patrol.
According to him, the five female students (name withheld) are in SS2 while the two male students had reportedly dropped out of school.
Following the encounter, all seven were taken to the school principal for appropriate attention and further action.
The principal, who appreciated the Corps for its vigilance, assembled the students before their schoolmates and asked the Area Commander to address them on discipline and responsible conduct.
Addressing the students, Ogunseye counselled them to remain focused on their studies, uphold good moral values and shun activities that could jeopardise their future.
He particularly warned them against loitering around Agogo Ide CDA and other locations that could expose them to security risks or inappropriate conduct during school hours.
He emphasized the importance of parental guidance, school discipline and community cooperation in protecting young people.
The State Commander reaffirmed the commitment of the Corps to community safety, youth protection and crime prevention, and urged parents, guardians, school authorities and community leaders to work together to guide young people towards responsible behaviour.
So-Safe Corps busts students' hideout, intercepts seven during school hours