The Kogi State Police Command has deployed a tactical team to Felele community in Lokoja, the state capital to address the incessant robbery cases in the area.
The State Commissioner of Police, CP Bethrand Onuoha on Tuesday deployed the team, assuring the residents, especially students of Federal University Lokoja of their safety.
Recall residents of the area had cried out to the Kogi state government and security agencies over increasing spate of armed robbery incidents in the community.
The residents reported that they have continued to sleep under fear for over a month since the incident started unabated.
The Felele town which plays host to a Federal University (FUL) , and the State Polytechnic (KSP), became a dreaded town for students sheltering there.
ebirareporters.com gathered that the armed robbers move from areas to areas daily, with the most recent attack in the wee hours of Monday at the neighbourhoods of Motel 5 and Living Faith Church in Felele.
In his response, the Police Commissioner urged the people of Felele to cooperate with the Police and other Security Agencies and volunteer credible information on the activities of criminal elements within the Felele axis.
He equally assured of the Command’s unwavering commitment to ensuring adequate Security of lives and property.
