By Elizabeth Williams
LOKOJA — Kogi State Governor, Alhaji Usman Ododo, has said the state is no longer a safe haven for kidnappers, bandits and armed robbers, attributing recent security gains to the Federal Government’s security strategy and sustained collaboration among security agencies.
Ododo said the significant improvement in security across the state was driven by investments and support from President Bola Tinubu, as well as coordinated operations involving federal and state security institutions.
The governor spoke during an inspection visit to the newly established 21 Battalion Barracks in Anyigba, Kogi East, an area that has previously witnessed communal conflicts, highway robberies and kidnapping incidents.
He commended the military personnel for their sacrifices and dedication to protecting lives and property, noting that the deployment of the battalion had brought renewed confidence and stability to communities in the area.
