Pic: CP Kogi State
By Ahmed Dan Asabe, Lokoje
The Kogi State Police Command has ordered a watertight security arrangement across the state throughout the Yuletide period and beyond. This directive was given by the Commissioner of Police, CP Bethrand C. Onuoha, psc, while briefing members of the Command Management Team and Tactical Commanders at the Command Headquarters in Lokoja on Monday, December 23, 2024.
According to the CP, the Command has adopted a comprehensive crime prevention and control strategy to ensure adequate security of life and property throughout the Yuletide. He assured the people of the state that the Command, in synergy with other security agencies, will sustain efforts to fight crimes and criminality, as well as improve public safety and security across the state.
To achieve this, the CP has charged Divisional Police Officers (DPOs) and their supervisory Area Commanders to deploy human and operational assets to carry out confidence-building and crime prevention patrols on major highways, residential areas, vulnerable points, places of worship, and other places of interest.
The police will also conduct undercover operations to identify and address black spots, flashpoints, and other vulnerable criminal spots. This is aimed at nipping all forms of crime and criminality in the bud and ensuring prompt detection of crimes to serve as an effective deterrent to all criminals.
While assuring the people of Kogi State of adequate security measures in place, the CP urged them to remain security-conscious throughout the Yuletide period and report any suspicious movement or activities within their community. He emphasized that the public has a critical role to play in sustaining peace in their community through effective collaboration with the police and other security agencies.
The CP also warned parents to caution their children and wards not to engage in playing with fireworks (knockouts), as anyone caught causing trouble will be arrested and prosecuted accordingly. He advised all law-abiding citizens to go about their lawful businesses without fear, warning that the Command will not hesitate to apply the full wrath of the law against persons who take the law into their hands.
The Police Public Relations Officer, SP William Ovyeya Aya, issued the statement on behalf of the Commissioner of Police to newsmen in lokoja.
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