By Ahmed Muhammed Danasabe
Lokoja, Kigo State Nigeria-Jan 11, 2026(Series News Online)
Lokoja, Nigeria - The Kogi State Police Command has announced significant gains in the ongoing joint operation against bandits in the state, with scores of the criminals neutralized and their networks dislodged.
According to a press release issued by the Police Public Relations Officer, CSP William Ovye Aya, the operation, which is being carried out in collaboration with the military and supported by the Nigeria Police Force Airwing components, has yielded fruitful results.
"The ongoing onslaught against bandit operations in Kogi State by the joint police and military has yielded fruitful results. Bandits were flushed out, their networks dislodged, and scores were neutralized," the statement read.
The police command has alerted the public to be on the lookout for individuals with bullet wounds, injuries, and suspicious behavior, and to report such to the nearest police station.
"Anyone seen around with bullet wounds, injuries, and suspicious behavior should be reported to the nearest police station," CSP Aya warned.
The command has also urged the public to support the ongoing operations with credible information about criminal elements in their neighborhoods.
"Security is a shared responsibility, together we can make Nigeria better," the statement emphasized.
The police command can be reached on the following numbers: 07038329084, 08152195982.
In a related development, the police command has vowed to continue its relentless campaign against bandits and other criminal elements in the state.
"We will not relent in our efforts to ensure that Kogi State is safe and secure for all," CSP Aya assured.
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