Crime

By Thompson Yamput The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Kogi Command, on Tuesday said the agency was focused on reducing circulation of illicit drugs to forestall usage. Mr Umar Yahuza, State Commander of the agency, disclosed this to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Lokoja. Yahuza explained that with a reduction in circulation…

By Thompson Yamput Gov. Usman Ododo will on Friday unveil new a set of security vehicles to enhance efficiency of community policing in all local government areas in the state. Mr Ismaila Isah, Special Adviser on Media to the Governor, made the disclosure in a statement issued in Lokoja on Thursday. Isah said that the…

By Thompson Yamput Gov. Usman Ododo of Kogi, on Friday, said that youth restiveness would soon become history in the State. Ododo made the declaration at an interactive session with youth and student leaders at the government house in Lokoja. The governor also ordered the immediate payment of bursary to all students of Kogi state…

By Thompson Yamput Bandits killed 19 persons and injured several others at Agojeju-Odo community in Omala Local Government Area of Kogi on Thursday. A community member alleged that a running battle between militia groups in parts of Benue and some bandits led to the onslaught on the sleepy towns of Agojeju-Odo, Ajokpachi-Odo, Bagaji and environs….

By Thompson Yamput The Kogi Government on Wednesday launched a security initiative tagged ‘Quick Response Team” to address criminal threats. Unveiling the squad in Lokoja, Gov Usman Ododo, explained that the squad was aimed at taming the upsurge in emerging criminal activities in Lokoja metropolis and major towns in Kogi. Ododo said that the operation…

By Thompson Yamput The Kogi Command of the Nigerian Police has charged its personnel to ensure  safety and protection of residents during and after the Easter celebration. The State Commissioner of Police, Mr Bethrand Onuoha, gave the charge during a meeting with its Divisional Police Officers (DPOs), Supervisory Area Commanders, as well as Tactical Commanders….

By Ngozi Njoku An 18-year-old man, Israel Fadare,  on Wednesday pleaded guilty to stealing  an air-conditioner and other items all totaling N965,000 from a shopping complex. The 18-year-old appeared before  an Ikeja Chief Magistrates’ Court, Lagos State,  where he was charged by the police. The defendant, whose address wasn’t stated admitted  guilt before  Chief Magistrate E. Kubeinje….

By Thompson Yamput Gov. Usman Ododo of Kogi on Tuesday commended security operatives for the rescue of 43 travellers in the state, who were recently abducted in neighbouring Edo state. The governor, in a statement by his Special Adviser on Media, Ismaila Isah, in Lokoja, described the feat as apt and tactical. “This successful rescue…

By Thompson Yamput The Kogi Police Command on Friday finally confirmed the armed robbery attacks on two banks in Ayingba, where a police officer was killed. The State Police Commissioner, Mr Bethrand Onuoha, made the disclosure in a statement issued in Lokoja by the command’s spokesperson, SP Williams Ovye-Aya, a day after the incident occured….

By Thompson Yamput Kogi Government, on Monday, commended security agencies in the state over the recovery of 53 stolen transformers. Gov. Usman Ododo, while lauding the security agencies, in a statement issued in Lokoja by his Media Adviser, Ismaila Isah, said that he would intensify the fight against crime in the state. Ododo also expressed…