By Thompson Yamput
Gov. Ahmed Ododo of Kogi has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to supporting security agencies in the fight against criminality across the state.
Ododo made the pledge on Thursday when the Commissioner of Police in the state, CP Naziru Kankarofi, paid him a courtesy visit at the Government House, Lokoja.
He assured of continuous collaboration between the state government and the police command to sustain peace, law and order.
“We will continue to strengthen the collaboration between the state government and the police command to ensure peace, security, and community development,” Ododo said.
Earlier, Kankarofi said that his visit was to appreciate the governor for his sustained support to the police and other security agencies in the state.
He briefed the governor on recent security initiatives, crime prevention strategies, and forthcoming community policing programmes of the command.
The police commissioner also emphasised the importance of intelligence sharing, inter-agency collaboration, and joint operations to curb violent crimes in the state.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that both leaders expressed optimism that the strengthened partnership would promote a safer and more prosperous Kogi. NAN
