Governor Ododo distributes safety gadgets to 1,050 hunters in Kogi

Kogi State Governor, Ahmed Usman Ododo, on Thursday distributed security gadgets to 1,050 hunters to help them fight crime in the state.

The governor, during the gadget distribution event, expressed his determination that his administration would respond firmly to anyone who intends to disturb the people of Kogi State.

He disclosed that Kogi State would never become a breeding ground for criminals, stressing that everyone must be ready to act to eliminate enemies of the state.

He ordered the hunters to maintain professionalism and help other security agencies in ridding the state of crimes.

“My administration has adopted a kinetic and non-kinetic approach to ensure the safety of our people. Kogites, we must protect ourselves. If we do not protect ourselves, nobody will. Kogi State is not a free trade zone for criminals.

“When you see them, deal with them firmly. Criminals must be wiped out from our land. When you come with a criminal mind, we are always ready to throw you out. Once again, when you see criminals, deal with them,” he warned.

Earlier in his speech, the Kogi State Commissioner of Police, Bertrand Onuoha, disclosed that the items being distributed are to help traditional security agencies in the state combat insecurity.

Commending the Kogi State Governor for his foresight in securing lives and property, the Commissioner said: “We all know the topography of Kogi State which creates security challenges. All that we see is in line with the Inspector General of Police’s view on community policing.

“If all these security agencies are set up without synergy, not much will be achieved. I am using this medium to call for integration of all security agencies in the state. I have directed the area commanders to always use rangers and hunters. When we are in synergy, our services will be more interesting.

Onuoha advised members of the hunters association and rangers to always cooperate with other security agencies to curb criminals in Kogi State.

He urged them to always do all in their power to protect law-abiding citizens of Kogi State.