The Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello has warned anyone who threatens the peace of the state shall be made to face the full wrath of the law devoid of political, class, religious, or ethnic considerations.
The governor in a statement issued by the Commissioner for Information and Communications, Kingsley Fanwo, noted that Politics is not a crime but crime too is not politics as he commended the Joint Security Taskforce consisting of the Nigerian Police, DSS, the Military, and NSCDC for their commitment to ensuring security across the state.
The statement read as follows; “The State Governor, His Excellency, Alhaji. Yahaya Bello, CON, has further reiterated his determination to make Kogi the most peaceful state in the federation by continuing to empower security agencies to protect lives and property
“The State Government cautions the political class against making reckless statements that could undermine security in the state as we will ensure that the responsibility to keep our people safe is not jeopardised by unbridled political desperation by the enemies of our dear state.
“Governor Yahaya Bello has assured security agencies of his iron-cast support in their efforts at combating crime in the state in line with the Agenda of his administration. Politics is not a crime but crime too is not politics. Anyone who threatens the peace of our dear state shall be made to face the full wrath of the law devoid of political, class, religious, or ethnic considerations.
“We urge our people to go about their normal businesses. Over the last eight years, the Yahaya Bello Administration has created a population of Kogites who are united, unselfish, altruistic, and patriotic. We will finish strong.
“Our dear state holds a promise to greatness. We cannot afford to allow a few elements with no regard for human life to reverse our sterling gains in the area of security. From Egbe to Kotonkarfe; Lokoja to Ibaji; Bassa to Okene; we are prepared to defend the rights of our people to peace and security.
