The Kogi State Police Command has announced that scores of bandits were killed and their criminal networks dismantled during a renewed security operation in the state, though the precise location of the exercise was not revealed.
In a statement released on Sunday, the command’s spokesperson, William Aya, disclosed that the success was recorded through an ongoing joint operation involving the police and the military, with aerial support from the Nigeria Police Force Air Wing.
“The ongoing onslaught against bandit operations in Kogi State by the joint police and military has yielded fruitful results.Bandits were flushed out, their networks dislodged, and scores were neutralised.
“The operation, which is being carried out with vigour, commitment, and utmost professionalism, and supported by the Nigeria Police Force Air Wing components through precision air strikes, led to these successes,” Aya stated.
The police command called on residents to remain vigilant and promptly report individuals with gunshot wounds, visible injuries, or suspicious conduct to the nearest police station.
The statement further urged members of the public to support the ongoing security efforts by providing credible intelligence on criminal elements operating within their communities.
“Security is a shared responsibility. Together, we can make Nigeria better,” Aya added.
He also released the command’s control room numbers, 07038329084 and 08152195982, for reporting suspicious movements across the state.
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