Insecurity : Gov’ Ododo gifts buses, Motorbikes to Vigilante Groups in Kogi.
In his determination to confront all forms of crimes and criminalities across kogi state, Governor , Ahmed Usman Ododo has distributed over One hundred and five Sharon and Ford buses and Forty Two motorbikes to the Vigilante Services to enhance their operational capabilities in their respective local Government Areas in the state.
The Governor made the distribution on Friday at the Muhammad Buhari Square in Lokoja, state capital.
While warning the Chairmen Caretaker Committee CTC to handle the vehicles with the fear of God, and to use them only for the purpose of fighting crimes and criminalities in their domains,said five buses and two motorbikes were given to each of the 21 local Government Areas of the state
He said, his administration is committed to the fighting of crimes in all its ramifications and to secure the state against predatory elements.
He said the position of the state which is at the heart of the country, should not be allowed to be inhabited by criminals who would want to wreck havoc on the people and the adjoining states and the federal capital Territory.
He added that the unveiling of a new set of operational vehicles today is to enhance the operational efficiency and capability of the security architecture in the state, particularly the local vigilante services for community policing.
According to him, today’s event is a further demonstration of his collective resolve as a government to tackle security challenges in the state head on with enhanced speed and overall efficiency of the security operatives.
“These operational security vehicles which is the first installment of several hundreds to be provided over the next few weeks will advance the safety and security of lives and property in all parts of the state as it stands as one of our most significant operational response yet to recent upsurge in criminal activities in some parts of the state.
” Recall that during my inauguration, I promised to embark on people-oriented programmes and projects that will directly touch the lives of our people.
“No doubt, to achieve the objectives of our programmes and policies, Kogi State must remain safe and secure for everyone.
“Therefore, the recent launch of the Metropolitan Quick Response in Lokoja and other major towns in the state and this unveiling of operational vehicles are among series of evolving security measures geared towards ensuring that we keep our environment safe and to build on the solid foundation of the security architecture laid by the immediate past administration in the state.
“As we embark on consistent review of the security situation in the state, let me state unequivocally that our resolve to maintain law and order in all parts of the state is total and the fight against criminals in our state must be won. We cannot, and we will not allow criminal elements to undermine the progress and prosperity we have worked so hard to achieve in our state” He stated.
While commending President Bola Ahmed Tinubu (GCFR) for his unwavering commitment to reverse the spate of inherited security challenges in the country , said , he was determined in line with the renewed hope Agenda to take the fight to the criminals in their hideouts.
He assured the President and the people of the state that he is fully prepared to the comprehensive approach to address security challenges in the State and the country in general.
He said ,he is aware of the strategic implications of any breach of security in Kogi state as a gateway state to the North and the South and that is why, he is giving the Security Agencies the support required to ensure safety of lives and property in all corners of the state.
Ododo hinted that his security master plan will involve all security agencies feeding from the credible intelligence and direct community engagement with all the people, either in the farms, markets, homes and every part of the community to ensure that the people are safe to engage in legitimate economic activities.
He said to this end, his administration will guarantee food security by feeding the people and producing in excess for other states in the country as food security is tied to the security of lives and property.
“Therefore, our renewed onslaught against criminals in the state will be operational in all communities with the ability to provide 24 hours response by a joint team of vigilante service men and conventional security agencies to enhance intelligence gathering and shorter response time to distress calls as a model for community policing in Nigeria.
” Let me use this occasion to call on our people to continue to support Mr. President and remain united behind his policies and programmes as he is working hard to fix immediate challenges faced by the nation.
He called on the people of the state to avoid acts capable of breaching peace and security in the state, charging the people to remain steadfast against unpatriotic people and sponsors of criminals and keep the state safe for direct foreign investors and those doing legitimate businesses in the state .
He commended the gallantry and dedication of the men and women of all the security agencies and vigilante services for their sacrifices in the line of duties who have kept the state safe and secured.
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