The Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello has vowed to fish out and bring to book the assailants involved launching attacks on some villages in the Eastern part of the state recently.
Governor Bello made this known while addressing journalists after an on-the-spot assessment of the affected communities in Oganenigu, on Tuesday.
Kukuruku News gathered that unknown gunmen had attacked some communities in Oganenigu Ward of Dekina LGA of the State killing scores and leaving others injured.
Governor Bello during his visit disclosed that the military, police, and other relevant security agencies have been mobilized to the affected areas to restore peace to the communities.
Represented by his Deputy, Chief (Dr) Edward Onoja, described the extrajudicial killings as satanic, reassured of his administration’s commitment to hunting down profiteers of crime whilst ensuring the security of lives and properties.
According to him, despite the pockets of crime, Kogi State under his watch as Governor remains unsafe for criminals.
The governor who commiserated with the families of the deceased urged the people not to take laws into their hands as concerted efforts are ongoing rehabilitate victims of the attacks.
Chief Onoja was accompanied by the Deputy Chief of Staff, Hon Sunday Faleke; Commissioner for Information, Hon Kingsley Fanwo; State Security Adviser, Navy Comr Jerry Omodara (rtd), State Commissioner of Police, CP Hakeem Yusuf, State Commandant, NSCDC, Ahmed Gandi; Brigade Commander, Brigadier General N.J Edet, and SEMA officials.
Shortly after, the team held an expanded meeting at the Attah Igala’s Palace in Idah with security heads, Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN, Kogi and Nasarawa Chapters), Chairmen of Olamaboro, Igalamela, Idah, and Dekina LGAs, traditional rulers, and other stakeholders.
During the meeting, the Attah was represented by the Ejeh Ibaji, Chief John Egwemi.
