From Joseph Amedu, Lokoja
Following the Robberies that took place in Felele, the outskirt of Lokoja, the Commissioner of Police, Kogi State Police Command, CP Bethrand C. Onuoha has assured the Community as well as the Students of the Federal University Lokoja of their safety.
The CP in a statement made available to Journalists via the Police Public Relations Officer, SP William Aya, said that the Command has deployed Tactical Team to the area for intelligence gathering, visibility Policing to reassures the Community of their safety.
He equally urged the people of Felele to cooperate with the Police and other Security Agencies and volunteer in giving credible information on the activities of criminal elements within Felele axis.
The Commissioner of Police also assured of the Command’s unwavering commitment in ensuring adequate Security of lives and property.
Similarly, the Lokoja Local Government has announced the implementation of restrictions on movement within Felele, Felele Phase 2, Adaba, Back of NNPC, Felele Phase 1, Back of ADP, Mawogi, Sarkin Noma and Poly Village, in addition to deploying a joint security patrol team to avert further robberies in the areas.
Bala Mohammed, Special Adviser to the Transition Chairman of the Local on Security, said that the decision was reached after careful consideration of the escalating security situation in these Communities at the meeting convened by the Lokoja Local Government Transition Committee Chairman on Monday, 25th March, 2024.
According to the Special Adviser, “Residents are advised to adhere to the following measures:
“Free movement within the affected Communities will be restricted to essential activities between 10 pm to 5 am starting from Wednesday, 27th while continuous enhanced security patrols will be conducted throughout the communities.
“These measures are temporary and are implemented with the primary goal of protecting the safety and security of all residents. I urge cooperation from the community members in adhering to the restrictions and in providing any necessary assistance to law enforcement agencies”