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By Joseph Amedu, Lokoja
The State Government of Kogi remains unwavering in its commitment to protect the life and property of all residents and ensure that the state remains a paradise of peace and security.
In light of credible intelligence relationships, the government deemed it necessary to adopt proactive measures to prevent any form of violation of safety that could destabilize the state.
On Monday, the Commissioner for the information and communications of the State of Kogi, Kingsley Fanwo revealed this in a declaration made available to Lokoja journalists on Monday.
According to the declaration “it is moving to note that the state has witnessed a peaceful sallah, however some threats to security are threatening the peace of the state.
“In Kasemiya, Ktubo and Umozu ette in the area of the local government of Kogi to Kogi West, the fishing activities led to serious crises, leading to the loss of two lives. All fishing activities in the area of the local government of Kogi are suspended suspended.
“In addition, in the area of the local government of Ankpa, in particular in the District of Enjemma, a municipal clash between Ika-Odele and Ika Ochala is threatening the peace of Kogi East. The state government has also deployed security to calm the situation to avoid loss of lives and the property. The peace meeting in progress between the two communities as facilitated by the government of the State must be supported.
“In Kogi Central, the intelligence at our disposal indicates the fact that some elements are planning to stage some violent events in the guise of political and religious agitations. This is to create a platform for the unbridled destruction and the breakdown of the law and the order.
“These flashes of disorders are increasing tension in the state and threatening to violate public peace and security. In consideration of this, and actually actually, the government of the State of Kogi has created a total ban on all forms of gatherings or public meetings that have the potential to interrupt public peace.
“This decision was necessary by the relationships of intelligence that indicate that some individuals are planning to infiltrate the state on the pretext of organizing rallies, using false security staff to foment problems and compromising the safety of citizens respectful of the law of our dear state.
“While the Government Recognizes the Constitutional Rights of Citizens to Gather and Express Themselves, Security Considerations Must Take Precedent in The Interest of Public Safety. As Such, No Individual, Group, Or Organization is Piedmited to Hold Any Form of Rally Within The State Unileil Note. In A Swift Proactive Move, The Chief Servant of Kogi State, His Excellency Alh Ahmed Usman Ododo Has Today Met With The Leadership of the Kogi State Traditional Council Led by the Atth of Igala to agree on the methods to guarantee peace and security in the state.
“In support of his commitment in maintaining the law and order, the State Government of Kogi has directed that each individual or group that enters the State with a convoy of security personnel must obtain preventive authorization from the state controls of the distribution services. This measure is to guarantee correct profiling and verification of all the security agents that accompany these convictions.
“The state government has received intelligence indicating attempts from some people to enter the state of Kogi with the claim to be a safety personnel, with the intention of causing disorders. This directive, therefore, aims to prevent any unauthorized movement of armed individuals and ensure that only accredited safety agents duly operated within the State.
“The main servant of the state, his excellence Alh Ahmed Usman Ododo has also ordered all the presidents of the local government to deal with security in their sectors.
‘He also urged the leaders of the community and the opinions to speak with their people on the need to support the relative peace in the state and support the government of the state to continue to deliver dividends to democracy to the great peoples of the state of Kogi.
“To ensure the full implementation of these measures, his excellence, the main servant of the State of Kogi, directed the state security consultant, the commander Jerry Omodara (RTD), to work closely with all the state safety agencies to guarantee the rigorous application. The security agencies have been placed at the top aller and take all the necessary measures to prevent any break and order.
“The state government of Kogi urges all residents to remain respectful of the law, alert and cooperative with the security agencies. The safety and well -being of the people remain the maximum priority of the government and any attempt to undermine the peace and stability of the state will be satisfied by the full strength of the law.
“Citizens are encouraged to report any suspicious activities or movements to the appropriate security authorities. The Government assures all residents that these measures are temporary and necessary for the greatest good of all.
“Together, we can continue to build a safer and safe state of Kogi”
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