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Governor Usman Ododo Promises to Uphold The Trust Of Leadership in Kogi State
The newly sworn-in Governor of Kogi State,Alhaji Usman Ahmed Ododo says he will not betray the trust of leadership bestowed upon him by the people of the State.
Alhaji Usman stated at his inaugural speech as the 5th Executive Governor of the State in Lokoja.
He described as enormous responsibility the task of leadership and governance of the State and appealed for support by all for a greater Kogi State.
The Governor said the State is safe for all prospective investors under the public private partnership initiative promising to sustain the existing security of lives and property.
According to him, teachers welfare will be given priority as well as welfare of women while partnership with the Federal Government in the area of solid minerals development, agriculture and blue economy will equally be pursued vigorously.
Meanwhile, Kogi State Governor, Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo has reappointed Mrs. Folashade Ayoade as the Secretary to the State Government.
The Governor announced this and other appointments shortly after his Inauguration by the State Chief Judge.
Also appointed are, Alhaji Ali Bello, Chief of Staff, Hillary Ojoma Egwuda, Deputy Chief of Staff, Elijah Evinemi Head of Service, Commander Jerry Omodara, Kogi State Security Adviser and Isah Ibrahim, Special Adviser on Security.
Others are Suleiman Ibrahim of Radio Kogi, Director General Protocol, Oladele John Nihi, Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Alhaji Shaibu Oricha, Director General Government House Administration, and Barrister Femi Adegboyega, State Legal Adviser.
The appointment takes immediate effect.
The Governor also announced the appointment of the following as Commissioner nominees.
The are; Sunday Faleke, Salami Momoh Ozigi, Faruk Danlami, Bashir Abubakar, Adams Abdulazeez, Joseph Oluwasegun, Yunus Abdullahi, Wemi Jones and Rabiatu Okwute.
The rest are; Fatimah Momoh, Timothy Ojoma, Ababida Taiye, Idris Asiru and Mohammed Abdulmutalib.
In his remark, the Vice President of Nigeria, Senator Kashim Shettima restated the commitment of the Federal Government to harnessing the vast resources in the State to the benefits of its people.
He called the pillars of the All Progressives Congress, APC, in the State to support the new administration of Governor Ododo as well as the people to reap the benefits of democracy.
Highlights of the occasion was the conferement of the highest State honour of the immediate past Governor, Alhaji Yahaya Adoza Bello a minute of silence for the late Governor of the State, Prince Abubakar Audu.
A joint security operation against terrorists has led to the rescue of nine persons in Ekiti Local Government Area of Kwara State.
According to inside sources, Forest Guards, under the supervision of the Directorate of Security Services and working with members of the local hunters and vigilante group, embarked on bush-combing operations. They discovered a hideout of the kidnappers and engaged them.
Nine persons were rescued in two separate operations in the forest of Obbo Aiyegunle. One of the kidnappers was neutralised while others fled with gunshot injuries.
One of the rescued persons is said to be receiving medical care at an undisclosed medical facility in the local government.
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Zamfara LG Chairman Abduction: Security operatives intensify rescue efforts
Security forces are currently conducting deliberate operations at the suspected location of the terrorists, aimed at safely rescuing the abducted Chairman.
• Family of the abducted Zamfara LG Chairman
Aliyu Danjal, Lieutenant Colonel Media Information Officer Joint Task Force (North West) Operation FANSAN YAMMA, disclosed that on hearing gunshots, troops of Operation FANSAN YAMMA responded immediately and swiftly moved to the scene where they engaged in hot pursuit of the terrorists leading to a fierce exchange of fire.
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IGP Disu orders officers to shoot anyone carrying illegal firearms
Disu explained that the directive was backed by Force Order 237, which empowers police officers to respond immediately to armed threats without waiting for approval from superior officers.
The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, has directed police officers across the country to shoot on sight anyone found carrying illegal firearms, as part of intensified efforts to curb insecurity.
Disu issued the directive on Friday during a stakeholders’ meeting at the Government House in Makurdi, the Benue State capital, saying the move followed President Bola Tinubu’s instruction that the lingering security crisis in the state must be brought to an end.
The police chief maintained that only authorised security personnel are legally permitted to carry firearms, warning that law enforcement agencies would no longer tolerate the unlawful possession of weapons.
” You cannot move around freely carrying arms as if there is no law and order in this country. It will not be tolerated,” he said.
Disu explained that the directive was backed by Force Order 237, which empowers police officers to respond immediately to armed threats without waiting for approval from superior officers.
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