By; Unubi Emmanuel O

The Kogi State Government has affirmed its commitment to partnering with security agencies in order to significantly reduce criminal activities within the state.

During an official visit by the State Commandant of the Counter Terrorism Unit of the Nigeria Police Force, Quadri Ibrahim, to the Governor’s Office in Lokoja, Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo, represented by Deputy Governor, Comrade Joel Salifu, lauded the police force for their role in complementing the state government’s efforts to combat crime effectively.

Governor Ododo expressed confidence in the professionalism exhibited by the police personnel attached to his office, emphasizing his trust in the Nigerian Police Force and other sister agencies in their dedication to the government’s fight against insecurity.

Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo pledged to allocate additional resources towards enhancing the security infrastructure in Kogi State, highlighting the ongoing collaboration between the state government and the police yielding positive results.

He urged all security agencies within the state to unite in supporting the current administration and to demonstrate unwavering faith in the decisions made by the government, particularly in safeguarding the lives and properties of Kogi State residents.

Earlier in his speech, the State Commanding Officer of the Counter Terrorism Unit of the Police Force, Quadri Ibrahim, commended Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo for his investments in the security agencies within the state. He assured of their continued commitment to upholding professionalism in ensuring the safety and security of the populace.

Quadri Ibrahim praised Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo for his inclusive governance approach and expressed gratitude for the support extended to the security agencies, which has significantly boosted their morale in carrying out their duties effectively across the state.

The Commandant extended his appreciation to the Governor for his unwavering support towards the Nigeria Police Force and offered prayers for Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo, to continue to enjoy the wisdom and courage necessary to steer the state towards greater heights.

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The Kaduna State Police Command on thursday, January 18, 2024 successfully apprehend Chinaza Phillip a notorious kidnapper operating in the Abuja area. The FCT Police Command confirms this, saying that the operation was carried out by diligent police operatives from the command. adsbygoogle || []).push({}); googlesyndication.com/pagead/js/adsbygoogle.js">

Chinaza Phillip is alleged to have been involved in various high-profile kidnapping cases in the capital city, instilling fear among residents.

In a statement on Friday, the FCT Command Public Relations Officer (PPRO), SP Josephine Adeh, said the name of the suspected kidnapper is Chinaza Phillip.

She said Philip was arrested on Thursday, January 18, 2024, for his involvement in the recent kidnappings and killings in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).

The suspect was promptly handed over to the FCT Police Command on Friday, January 19, 2024, and is currently in police custody.

The FCT Police Command expresses its commitment to thorough investigations to ensure that justice is served.

Details surrounding the arrest and subsequent charges will be communicated to the public in due course, as the police work diligently to provide a comprehensive account of the arrest and the charges leveled against Chinaza Phillip.

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The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), says the drug suspect, Igboma Ifeanyi conceals illicit drugs weighing 7.8kg in 66 bottles of skin lightening lotion. to export quantities of Loud, a variant of Cannabis, Tramadol and Rohypnol. adsbygoogle || []).push({}); js">

According to it spokesman, Mr Femi Babafemi disclosing in a statement on Sunday 30th July, 2023 in Abuja, the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), had said that it has thwarted attempt by the drug suspect, Igboma Ifeanyi to export quantities of Loud, a variant of Cannabis, Tramadol and Rohypnol.

Babafemi said that the illicit drugs weighing 7.8kg were concealed in 66 bottles of skin lightening lotion.

He further said that the suspect was arrested by the operatives while preparing to board an Ethiopian airline flight to Muscat, Oman at the Lagos airport.

Also, another suspect, Ekpenisi Wisdom was equally arrested while trying to board an Ethiopian Airline flight to Oman with 6.00kg skunk hidden in a bag of food stuff.

“A follow up operation led to the arrest of a staff of Toprano Hotel, Ikeja, Ibigbami Temitope Oluwatobi, who was fingered in the drug trafficking scheme.

“A consignment of 5.70kg codeine syrup going to the United Kingdom was also on Thursday July 27 seized from a 51-year-old widow, Adewunmi Atinuke by NDLEA operatives at the SAHCO export shed of the MMIA Ikeja, ” he said.

In the same vein, NDLEA operatives attached to the Nigerian Aviation Handling Company PLC (NACHO) export shed of the MMIA intercepted a cargo going to Nairobi, Kenya.

Babafemi said that a search of the consignment revealed that various quantities of MDMA (Ecstasy) popularly known as ‘Molly’ and Rohypnol were concealed in a bag consisting of foodstuff.

He said that the NDLEA operatives arrested an agent, Onydem Chinwe who presented it for export.

Equally, a consignment of 8.5kg skunk well concealed in a vehicle engine block going to Dubai, UAE was intercepted by the NDLEA operatives.

Babafemi said that the consignment was intercepted on Tuesday July 18 by the officers of the Directorate of Operations and General Investigation, (DOGI) , attached to courier companies in Lagos.

He quoted the NDLEA Chairman, retired Brig.-Gen. Buba Marwa as commending the officers and men of the MMIA command as well as those of DOGI for their resilience and commitment.

According to him, Marwa charged them and their counterparts in other Commands to remain undaunted by the various machinations of drug cartels and barons. 

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