Kogi State Government Condemns Security Breach, Commits to Rescue of Kidnapped Children

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The Kogi State Government has strongly condemned the recent security breach in Ajaokuta Local Government Area, reiterating its commitment to deploying all necessary resources and security architecture to ensure the safe rescue of the kidnapped children. The government has also warned that it will not tolerate any activities that disrupt the peace of the state. In a statement released by the Commissioner for Information and Communications, Kingsley Fanwo, the government emphasized its responsibility to ensure citizens' safety and vowed to bring the perpetrators to justice.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Kogi State Government has condemned the security breach in Ajaokuta Local Government Area and vowed to rescue the kidnapped children alive and unhurt.
  • The government has activated its security architecture and strategy, working with conventional security agencies and local vigilante groups to apprehend the perpetrators.
  • The Governor and the Government of Kogi State understand that the protection of lives and property of citizens is their number one responsibility, and they will not shirk this responsibility.
  • The government has put in place stringent security measures, including a ban on nose mask, brothels, and shanties, and has directed hotels to properly profile their guests.
  • Local leaders, political actors, and everyone must plug into the security architecture and efforts at keeping the state safe.
  • The government has the capacity to rise to the challenge to defend its people and has defeated criminals in the past.

Statistics:

  • Kogi State shares borders with nine other states and the Federal Capital Territory.
  • The state has a credible security record, with many criminals apprehended and potential blood-bath situations averted due to community cooperation.
  • The Governor is personally coordinating the rescue efforts in collaboration with security chiefs and local vigilante groups.
  • A massive deployment has been made to the area to achieve results.

Sources:

  • A press statement released by the Kogi State Commissioner for Information and Communications, Kingsley Fanwo.
  • No external sources cited in the original text.