Ododo: Kogi No Longer Safe Haven for Criminals

Kogi State Governor Usman Ododo has asserted that the state is now a "no go area" for criminals, attributing the significant improvement in security to the efforts of President Bola Tinubu's administration. Ododo praised the federal government's commitment to bolstering Nigeria's security infrastructure, stating that strategic investments have effectively curtailed criminal activities within Kogi State.

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I am here today to appreciate all the gallant officers who are making sacrifices daily to ensure that our people sleep with their two eyes closed. Since your arrival, the security situation in Kogi East has improved tremendously. Cases of kidnapping, armed robbery and other criminal activities have reduced significantly.

During an inspection of the newly established 21 Battalion Barracks in Anyigba, Kogi State, Governor Ododo interacted with military personnel and assessed operational readiness. He described the barracks as a tangible demonstration of President Tinubu's resolve to support sub-national governments in combating insecurity. The presence of this military formation, Ododo noted, has led to remarkable improvements in security across Kogi East, resulting in a drastic reduction in kidnappings, armed robberies, and communal conflicts.

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Criminals now know that Kogi State is not a fertile land for them. There is no market for criminality in our state. We will continue to confront them until they have no hiding place.

"I am here today to appreciate all the gallant officers who are making sacrifices daily to ensure that our people sleep with their two eyes closed," Ododo stated. "Since your arrival, the security situation in Kogi East has improved tremendously. Cases of kidnapping, armed robbery and other criminal activities have reduced significantly."

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Mr. President is doing well. He has supported the sub-national governments immensely. He cannot be in all the 36 states fighting criminals, so we serve as his foot soldiers. We are working together to ensure that every part of Kogi remains safe and secure.

Governor Ododo emphasized that criminals now understand that Kogi State is not a conducive environment for their operations. "Criminals now know that Kogi State is not a fertile land for them. There is no market for criminality in our state. We will continue to confront them until they have no hiding place," he declared. He further highlighted President Tinubu's crucial support for states in the fight against insecurity, noting that the federal government has approved necessary air support for security operations when required, providing a significant boost to ongoing efforts against criminal elements.

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Mr. President has graciously granted approval that whenever we need air support, it will be made available. This demonstrates his commitment to ensuring that security agencies have the resources.