Governor, Ahmed Usman Ododo of Kogi State has urged security agencies in the state to work together in order to achieve his administration’s zero tolerance for crime in all parts of the state.
Ododo made the charge during a meeting he held with Local Government Chairmen, members of the state’s vigilante service and professional hunters at the Government House in Lokoja.
The governor emphasized the need for local government chairmen, community leaders and security operatives to work together towards ensuring a safer environment for citizens in the state.
The meeting centered on evolving new strategies for improving community safety, enhancing coordination among security agencies, and reinforcing the role of local stakeholders in the fight against crime in the state.
Speaking at the end of the meeting, Chairman of Yagba West local government area, Tosin Olokun lauded the governor for convening the meeting.
Olokum who doubles as the state chairman of the Association of Local Government of Nigeria (ALGON) said Governor Ododo’s decision to engage local government officials, vigilantes service members and professional hunters was a crucial step in enhancing grassroots security.
He said the move will also help in efforts to build the needed synergy in the state’s security architecture particularly in remote areas where the presence of conventional security agencies may be limited. (vitalnewsngr.com)
