Kogi governor praises security agencies following rescue of 43 bus passengers

Kogi State Governor, Ahmed Usman Ododo has commended security agencies in the state following the rescue of 43 bus passengers abducted in Okehi Local Government Area

The Special Adviser on Media to the Governor Ismaila Isah announced this in a statement on Tuesday.

According to the statement, the governor expressed delight regarding the release of the abducted bus passengers in Okehi Local Government Area of Kogi state.

Ododo further highlighted the need for synergy between security agencies and local communities to enhance intelligence gathering and curb crime and criminality in all parts of the state.

He lauded the caretaker chairman of Okehi LGA, Mr Amoka Eneji, the Nigeria Police, Nigeria Professional Hunters, Ebira Local Hunters Group and other security agencies for their intervention in the rescue mission, leading to the rescue of the abducted passengers.

He assured that his administration will not relent in its fight against insecurity as he pledged his commitment in deploying maximum resources to ensure that all communities in the state remain unsafe for criminal elements

“Governor Ododo also commends the response of security agencies to the robbery incidence in Felele area of Lokoja and called for more urgency in addressing cases of insecurity in any part of the state.

“The Governor reassured the people of the state that his administration will not relent in its efforts in deploying maximum resources to ensure that all communities in the state remain unsafe for criminal elements.”