From Joseph Amedu, Lokoja
The Operatives of the Nigeria Police Force, attached to Police Mobile Force, 70 Squadron, Kabba at the weekend, foiled abduction of passengers along Ayere road in Kogi state.
In a statement by the Kogi Police Public Relations Officer PPRO, SP William Aya made available to Our Correspondent, indicates that this is consequent upon a distress that some armed hoodlums blocked the road in an attempt to abduct some passengers in a Vehicle.
“On receipt of the distress call, reinforcement teams from Sharper Corner pindown were promptly mobilized and sent to the scene which equally engaged the hoodlums, and owing to the superior fire power of the Police, the hoodlums fled into the bush and abandoned their victims who were rescued by the Police”
The Commissioner of Police, Kogi State Command, CP Miller G. Dantawaye, psc has ordered the deployment of additional operational and tactical assets of the Command to embark on thorough combing of the surrounding bushes with a view to apprehending the hoodlums and bringing them to deserved justice.
The CP while commending the unwavering dedication by the men of 70 PMF, Kabba, assured the public that the Police will not rest on its oars in the fight against criminality in the State.
Similarly, the Kogi State Director of National Youth Service Corps(NYSC), Mr. Femi Osungbohun has called for increased security presence at the Orientation Camp, Asaya, to ensure the safety of Corps Members in the state.
Osungbohun made the call when he led a delegation of NYSC on a courtesy visit to the Kogi State Commissioner of Police, Miller Dantawaye, at the Command’s headquarters in Lokoja
He said that the call has become necessary as a result of outskirt location of the Orientation Camp at Asaya near Kabba in Kogi state.
“The purpose of our visit is to strengthen security collaboration and ensure the safety of Corps Members in the State” the NYSC Director pleaded.
Osungbohun commended the Nigeria Police Force for its unwavering support in safeguarding Corp Members, particularly through their deployment to Orientation Camp and swift responses to security incidents.
He also called on the Police Command to strengthen patrols around the camp adding that the safety of Corps Members remains our collective concerns.
“We deeply appreciate the sacrifices of the Police Force in securing them. However, given the current security challenges, we seek even more collaboration to prevent any unfortunate incidents.”
Responding, CP Dantawaye reassured the NYSC of the Command’s dedication to ensuring the safety of all Corps Members serving in Kogi State.
While pledging continued support to the NYSC, the Commissioner of Police acknowledged the crucial role Corps Members play in community development.
He underscores the importance of Corps Members in Nation-building assuring that the security of Corp Members is the Command’s priority, and will continue to work closely with the NYSC to ensure they serve in a safe and conducive environment.
