Crime

By Thompson Yamput The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), on Wednesday, publicly destroyed 25 tonnes of seized hard drugs in Kogi Stste. The NDLEA Chairman, Retired Brig.- Gen. Mohammed Marwa, who made the disclosure during the exercise held near Confluence Beach Hotel, Ganaja Village in Lokoja, described it as “very satisfactory.” Marwa, representated by…

By Thompson Yamput The Akwa Ibom State Police Command has intensified its crackdown on criminal elements, leading to the arrest of three suspected armed robbers and cultists in Akpautong Village. The operation, which took place on Feb. 17, also resulted in the recovery of dangerous weapons and stolen items. A statement issued by the Command’s…

By Thompson Yamput Mr Miller Dantawaye, the Commissioner of Police in Kogi, has tasked officers and men of the force on discipline, professionalism and respect for human rights in discharge of their duties. The commissioner gave the charge during a meeting with members of the Management Team, Area Commanders, Tactical Commanders, Divisional Police Officers, and…

By Odoga Charles The Akwa Ibom State Police Command has charged four truck drivers to court for alleged obstructing a public highway in the State. The arrangement was part of the Command’s strategy to combat motorists unruly driving attitude that allegedly constitute traffic gridlock along the highways. A statement issued in Uyo by the Command’s…

By Thompson Yamput Gov. Ahmed Ododo of Kogi has called for stronger collaboration among security agencies to combat crime and maintain peace in the state. The governor emphasised that the cooperation was necessary to upholding his administration’s zero-tolerance policy on crime. Ododo made the remarks on Monday during a meeting with local government chairmen, members…

By Odoga Charles The Akwa Ibom State Police Command has dealt a significant blow to criminal elements in the state with the arrest of a suspected notorious cultist, Kingsley Effiong Emmanuel, 26. Emmanuel’s arrest was made possible by actionable intelligence, which led operatives to storm his residence in Nsukara Offot village, Nwaniba Road, Uyo, on…

By Thompson Yamput The Kogi State Police Command has arrested a 39-year-old suspect, Mr Nnamdi Osita, in connection with the alleged theft of a Toyota Coaster bus. The bus, with Abuja registration number GWA 488 ZD, was reportedly stolen over a year ago from Nyanya, FCT, Abuja, and was recovered from the suspect. A statement…

By Admin The Akwa Ibom State Police Command has arrested two suspected burglars, Moses Godwill Ndiong and Abraham Udo, in connection with a recent burglary incident in Okpokpong, Eket LGA. The breakthrough came on January 20, 2025, at approximately 0400 hours, when operatives of the Command received credible information from a concerned citizen regarding the…

By Thompson Yamput Mr Miller Dantawaye, the new Commissioner of Police (CP), for Kogi, on Thursday, resumed office and warned criminal elements to leave the state  or be dealt with appropriately. Dantawaye gave the warning in Lokoja, while addressing Heads of Departments of the command. He said that as an experienced operational and professional officer,…

By Opeyemi Gbemiro Kogi security operatives on Wednesday rescued three pastors and 13 other victims who had been kidnapped by hoodlums in the Ofu Local Government Area of the state. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the 16 victims, including the three pastors, were abducted after a crusade in Ejule, Ofu LGA. They…