The Kogi State Government has completed the remodelling and furnishing of the Police Squadron Unit in Oro, Okene Local Government Area.
The aim is part of efforts to improve the working condition and operational efficiency of security personnel in the state.
Checks by LugardTV shows that the project covers the station facility, administrative offices, parade ground, officers’ mess, Commandant’s quarters, Deputy Commandant’s quarters, Provost’s quarters, senior officers’ quarters and accommodation for inspectors and the rank-and-file of the personnel.
According to source close to the project, the facility is said to have been remodelled and furnished to provide a more conducive environment for administrative duties, residential accommodation, training and security operations.
LugardTV can confirm that the upgraded parade ground is designed to support drills, training and official activities, while the improved offices and residential quarters are expected to enhance personnel welfare and facilitate effective policing.
Reacting to the project update, the special adviser on media to the Governor, Ismaila Isah said the project forms part of efforts by the administration of Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo to strengthen security infrastructure and provide enabling environment for security agencies to protect lives and property and maintain peace and stability across the state.
He noted that Governor Ododo at a recent meeting with stakeholders from Bunu, Kabba/Bunu local government area restated commitment to enhance local security architecture by reactivating police stations and other facilities used by security agencies in the state for overall operational efficiency and in line with broader crackdown on insecurity in all parts of the state.
