By Amuda Dan Sulaiman Fab
The Kogi State Government has announced the discovery of a major cache of arms and ammunition following a joint security operation carried out by security agencies across parts of the state.
According to a statement issued on Tuesday, the operation involved personnel of the Nigerian Army, the Nigeria Police Force, the Department of State Services (DSS) and local vigilante groups, acting on credible intelligence reports about suspicious movements within identified locations.
The operation led to the recovery of assorted weapons, including firearms and ammunition, which were allegedly hidden by criminal elements suspected to be planning attacks and other acts capable of breaching public peace in the state.
Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo, while reacting to the development, commended the security agencies for their professionalism, vigilance and swift response, describing the discovery as a major breakthrough in the state’s ongoing fight against insecurity.
“The Kogi State Government will not tolerate any form of criminal activity. This discovery underscores our commitment to safeguarding lives and property and ensuring that Kogi remains safe for residents, investors and visitors,” the governor said.
He assured residents that investigations are ongoing to trace the source of the weapons and apprehend all individuals connected to the cache, stressing that anyone found culpable would face the full weight of the law.
Security agencies involved in the operation confirmed that surveillance and patrols have been intensified across strategic locations in the state to prevent any retaliatory or coordinated attacks.
Residents have been urged to remain calm and continue to support security agencies by providing timely and useful information, as the government reaffirmed its resolve to sustain collaborative security efforts to maintain peace and stability across Kogi State.
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