DISREGARD RUMOURS OF BANDITS INVASION IN ZANGO, CRUSHER AND FELELE COMMUNITIES, LOKOJA
The Kogi State Police Command is assuring residents that there’s no truth to rumors of bandit invasion in Zango, Crusher, and Felele communities in Lokoja. The story is “fake news” meant to create unnecessary tension in the State.
The Commissioner of Police, CP Naziru Bello Kankarofi, psc, mni, has warned those peddling rumors of bandit invasion to desist from spreading false alarms, causing unnecessary fears and panic among the good people of the state. Anyone found guilty of spreading false alarms will be arrested and prosecuted accordingly.
The CP reaffirmed the deployment of tactical teams, including the Police Mobile Force and counter-terrorism units, to strategic locations to ensure safety. Residents are being urged to go about their daily activities as usual and report any suspicious activities to the authorities.
Security is a shared responsibility, and everyone is asked to work together to keep the state safe.
Police Public Relations Officer,
Kogi State Police Command.
27th November, 2025
