In a move to nip the rising cases of kidnapping in Kogi State, the State Security Adviser, retired Commander Jerry Omodara says Government will deal ruthlessly with criminals in the language they understand in the next few weeks.
In the last 1 week alone, Kogi State had recorded kidnappings in Okene, Kabba and Mopa/Amuro Local Government Areas, contrary to the existing peace enjoyed before now.
Commander Jerry Omodara while speaking with Newsmen Saturday in Lokoja, the State Capital said government was aware of the rising cases of kidnapping in the state, saying efforts are in top gear to arrest the situation.
“I want to assure you that we’ll deal with all this criminals in the language they understand to stop them from executing their nefarious acts.” he stated
According to him, Government in partnership with security agencies are working round the clock to ensure improved safety of lives and property.
“the administration of His Excellency, Alhaji Yahaya Bello has done much for the State Security sector which has earned the State recognition as the most peaceful and safest state in Nigeria. We will not allow any group to tarnish this image.”
He noted that the State Security Architecture is being reviewed for more deployment of security personnel on Highways and praying grounds ahead of the Eid El Kabir Celebration.
Commander Omodara assured the people of the State especially travellers of their safety before, during and after the Celebration.
The Security Adviser appealed to the people to assist security agencies with necessary information to enable them perform effectively.
Commander Omodara while congratulating Muslims on the Sallah Celebration, urged the Media to put national interest first in the discharge of their assignment.