Insecurity : Iluke Community gets FOB as Army Commander inspects site in Kogi.
ATABOR JULIUS LOKOJA
In a decisive move aimed at strengthening security operations in Bunu land and its environs, the Commander 12 Brigade – Brigadier General K. Sidi undertook an inspection of a proposed site in Iluke Bunu, Kabba/Bunu Local Government Council for the establishment of a Forward Operations Base (FOB).
The visit was part of a broader military effort to curb insecurity and reinforce the presence of security forces across vulnerable communities within the region.
Brig. Gen. Sidi, accompanied by the State Security Adviser to the Kogi State Government – Commander Duro Jerry Omodara (Rtd), and senior military officers, were received by the traditional ruler – HRH Oba L.F Ayinmiro, other High Chiefs and the youths.
During the inspection, the Army Commander emphasized the strategic importance of Iluke as a suitable location for the base, citing its accessibility, centrality to several communities in Kabba /Bunu, Ijumu, Mopa-Muro and (Abugi) Lokoja Local Government Areas of the State; and its relevance in ongoing counter-insurgency operations.
“The establishment of a Forward Operating Base here will significantly enhance our capacity to respond swiftly to security threats and restore confidence among the people,” said Brig. Gen. Sidi.
He further assured community stakeholders of the Army’s continued collaboration with the state and local authorities to ensure lasting peace and safety in Bunu land.
Traditional rulers and youth leaders present at the site commended the initiative and pledged their support for the success of the project.
The State Security Adviser – Comdr. Duro Jerry Omodara (Rtd) assured that “The Kogi State Government, in collaboration with the Nigerian Army and other security operatives remain resolute in its mission to secure lives and property, and this development marks a pivotal step in the collective fight against criminal activities in Bunu land, and Kogi State in general.”
The General, flanked by the State Security Adviser and senior officers, surveys the proposed FOB location in Iluke.
The inspection underscores the Kogi State Government and the Nigerian Army’s resolve to foster closer collaboration with communities and deploy proactive measures to curb activities of criminal elements across Bunu land and the State.
Meanwhile, the Member representing Kabba/Bunu /Ijumu Federal Constituency at the National Assembly – Arch. Salman Idris with his team, in a swift action has commenced the process of redesigning the existing structures on the site to fit into the modern architectural /security design, for effective and immediate take off of the FOB.
