The AEDC stated that the exercise would run in three phases for effective management.
Mr Mark said that the attacks had led to the destruction of lives and property worth billions of naira in the last few weeks.
Mr Ogundana said Mr Oyebanji had given a mandate on checkmating scavengers’ activities to avoid possible security threats.
The residents said in Karu that the dusk-to-dawn curfew imposed by the Karu LGA had created business setbacks.
The monarch said there had been stolen genitals around Karu, Masaka, Ado, New Nyanya and the latest in Sharp Corner in the past weeks.
The residents, who spoke with journalists, said that rainy seasons had been a difficult period for them as floods always submerged their belongings.
Police confirmed release but declined comment on ransom paid.
