With Blood and Fire: Kogi Govt Hits Terrorists Hard in Kogi West, Destroys Camps as State Mourns Fallen Heroes

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April 19, 2025 | Lokoja, Kogi State

In a daring transfer to deepen its offensive towards insecurity, the Kogi State Authorities has confirmed a collection of coordinated safety operations throughout key native authorities areas within the Western Senatorial District, leading to important breakthroughs towards bandits and prison gangs terrorizing elements of the state.

The affected areas embrace Mopamuro, Kabba/Bunu, Ijumu, and Lokoja LGAs, the place joint safety forces engaged in intense gun battles with prison parts working within the forests and hinterlands. Based on a authorities assertion launched on Friday by the Kogi State Commissioner for Info and Communications, Hon. Kingsley Femi Fanwo, the onslaught led to the neutralization of a number of threats and the destruction of key bandit camps.

“We commend the gallantry, professionalism, and sacrifice of our safety personnel, whose bravery led to the profitable neutralization of a number of threats inside the space,” Fanwo acknowledged.

Two Safety Operatives Killed, Others Injured

Regardless of the success, the state authorities confirmed that two operatives paid the last word worth through the operation. Whereas their names weren’t disclosed, their sacrifice was described as “heroic,” and condolences have been prolonged to their households and colleagues.

“Their reminiscences will stay a supply of inspiration in our collective battle towards insecurity,” the assertion learn.

As well as, a number of different operatives sustained accidents through the operation. The state authorities says it’s coordinating intently with related authorities to make sure immediate and complete medical take care of the wounded personnel.

Normalcy Restored, Operations to Proceed

The assertion assured residents that normalcy has returned to the affected communities and that additional mop-up operations are underway to root out any remaining prison cells.

“The principles of engagement are strictly in place to guard harmless and unarmed civilians,” Fanwo added, noting that safety personnel stay guided by professionalism.

Governor Ododo Reaffirms Dedication to Security

Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo reaffirmed his administration’s unwavering dedication to the protection of all Kogi residents, pledging continued collaboration with federal safety businesses and the Workplace of the Nationwide Safety Adviser (ONSA).

“We are going to spare no useful resource to win the conflict towards criminality,” the Governor mentioned, stressing that Kogi is not going to relent till all threats are neutralized.

He additionally inspired neighborhood leaders, stakeholders, and residents to play an energetic position by supplying credible intelligence that can help the operations.

Reward for President Tinubu and Safety Companies

The federal government expressed its gratitude to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, for his particular curiosity in Kogi’s safety panorama, describing him as a reliable accomplice within the state’s efforts to take care of peace and order.

The state additionally acknowledged the efforts of all safety outfits — typical and native — in addition to the Workplace of the Nationwide Safety Adviser, for his or her steady assist.

A Protected Kogi for Traders and Residents Alike

Governor Ododo emphasised that with international investor curiosity in Kogi State on the rise, his administration is set to create an surroundings that’s protected for each financial exercise and day by day life.

“Regardless of our success to date, we is not going to relaxation on our oars till each resident is protected,” the assertion concluded.

See the press assertion from Kogi State authorities under;

KOGI STATE GOVERNMENT PRESS STATEMENT

KOGI STATE GOVERNMENT CLARIFIES ONGOING SECURITY OPERATIONS IN SOME PARTS OF WESTERN SENATORIAL DISTRICTS

1. The Kogi State Authorities needs to tell most people about latest, rigorous safety operations carried out by a mixed crew of safety businesses. The operations, which occurred in recognized safety flashpoints inside Mopamuro, Kabba/Bunu, Ijumu and Lokoja Native Authorities Areas, have been elements of a sustained and strategic onslaught towards prison parts threatening the peace and safety of our expensive state.

 

2. Through the operation, safety forces engaged bandits and different prison parts in a fierce trade of gunfire, leading to important disruption of the actions of those prison networks. We commend the gallantry, professionalism, and sacrifice of our safety personnel, whose bravery led to the profitable neutralization of a number of threats inside the space.

 

3. The camps of the bandits suffered heavy casualties, nonetheless, we’re deeply saddened to report that in the midst of this operation, we misplaced two brave operatives who paid the last word worth in protection of our folks and our state. We lengthen our heartfelt condolences to the households, pals, and colleagues of those fallen heroes. Their sacrifice won’t ever be forgotten, and their reminiscences will stay a supply of inspiration in our collective battle towards insecurity.

 

4. We additionally commend the resilience of different operatives who sustained accidents within the line of responsibility. The State Authorities is working intently with the safety authorities to make sure that all vital medical care is offered promptly and comprehensively.

 

5. The Kogi State Authorities assures residents that normalcy has been restored within the affected areas, and additional operations are ongoing to make sure a complete purge of prison parts. We urge our folks to stay calm and to not panic. The principles of engagement are strictly in place to guard harmless and unarmed civilians, and our safety businesses stay dedicated to upholding the best requirements of professionalism within the discharge of their duties.

 

6. The Chief Servant of the State, His Excellency Alh Ahmed Usman Ododo needs to reaffirm his iron-cast dedication to the protection and safety of each resident of Kogi State. He has reiterated his administration’s zero tolerance for criminality and his resolve to accomplice constantly with federal safety businesses and the Workplace of the Nationwide Safety Adviser to make sure Kogi stays one of many most secure states within the nation.

 

7. We name on all neighborhood leaders, stakeholders, and residents to cooperate with safety businesses by offering credible intelligence that may additional assist ongoing efforts to rid our communities of prison parts.

 

8. As a Authorities and a folks, we categorical our profound appreciation to our expensive President, His Excellency Sen. Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR for his particular dedication to holding Kogi and Nigeria protected. We additionally want to thank all the safety businesses, each typical and native in addition to the Workplace of the Nationwide Safety Adviser for the sustained efforts at sustaining peace and safety within the Confluence State.

 

9. At a time that the worldwide investing neighborhood is indicating curiosity in Kogi State, the Ododo Administration will spare no useful resource to win the conflict towards criminality. Regardless of considerable success within the conflict towards criminality within the state, we is not going to relaxation on our oars till each resident is protected. The battle towards insecurity is one we’ll win along with your assist and cooperation.

 

Signed:Kingsley Femi FanwoHon. Commissioner for Info and CommunicationsKogi State

April 19, 2025.

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