Kogi State Governor, Ahmed Usman Ododo, has assured residents that his administration is fully committed to taking the fight to criminal elements terrorising the state, stressing that there is no room for negotiations with those bent on disrupting peace and security in the state. The Governor gave the assurance at the Government House in Lokoja, when he received members of the Lion Special Squadron, led by the Special Adviser on Solid Minerals to Governor Ododo and Coordinator of the Lion Squadron Special Operations, Hon. Asiru Oluwasegun. Governor Ododo said his administration had taken bold steps to protect lives and property, describing community protection as the first line...

The Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, has ordered the strategic deployment of police personnel and operational assets nationwide to ensure a safe, peaceful, and crime-free Christmas and New Year celebration. In a statement released on Monday signed by the Force spokesperson Benjamin Hundeyin, the IGP directed all Zonal Assistant Inspectors-General (AIGs) and State Commissioners of Police and State Command (CPs) to intensify patrols, visibility policing, intelligence-led operations, and confidence-building engagements throughout the period. In line with the Force’s proactive security strategy for the festive season, specialised units, including the Police Mobile Force, Counter-Terrorism Unit, Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Command, Intelligence Response Team, Special Tactical Squad, Special Intervention...

Kogi State Governor, Ahmed Usman Ododo, has assured residents that his administration is fully committed to taking the fight to criminal elements terrorising the...

The Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, has ordered the strategic deployment of police personnel and operational assets nationwide to ensure a safe, peaceful,...