The Kogi State government has cautioned the political class against making reckless statements that could undermine security in the state.
In a statement issued by the commissioner for information and communications, Kingsley Fanwo, in Lokoja, the state government vowed to ensure that the responsibility to keep the people safe is not jeopardized by unbridled political desperation by the enemies of the state.
The state government commended the Joint Security Taskforce consisting of the Nigeria Police, DSS, the Military and NSCDC for their commitment to ensuring security across the state.
“The state governor, His Excellency, Alhaji Yahaya Bello, has further reiterated his determination to make Kogi the most peaceful state in the federation by continuing to empower security agencies to protect lives and property.
“Governor Yahaya Bello has assured security agencies of his iron cast support in their efforts at combating crime in the state in line with the agenda of his administration. Politics is not a crime but crime too is not politics.
“Anyone who threatens the peace of our dear state shall be made to face the full wrath of the law devoid of political, class, religious or ethnic considerations.
“Our dear state holds a promise to greatness. We cannot afford to allow a few elements with no regard for human life to reverse our sterling gains in the area of security. From Egbe to Kotonkarfe; Lokoja to Ibaji; Bassa to Okene; we are prepared to defend the rights of our people to peace and security,” the statement reads.
The state government urged residents to go about their normal businesses as the Yahaya Bello administration has created a population of Kogites who are united, unselfish, altruistic and patriotic over the last eight years.
