Kogi State Governor, Alhaji Yahaya Bello has given the newly appointed senior special Assistants on security matters in the 21 local government areas in the state 8 weeks to get rid of every criminals.
Bello gave the marching orders while inaugurating the appointees at the Lugard house seat of Kogi state government in Lokoja.
He said that the new direction government could no longer stand and look as criminal elements such as kidnappers,armed robbers and other criminals have field days terrorising the people.
“We are experiencing some pockets of crimes such as armed robberies, kidnapping,armed bandit and others.This is an acid test for each and every one of you,you should not spear anyone . Anyone carrying guns on the bushes are all criminals and should be treated as such” Bello said.
He said that the SSA have 8 weeks to chase the criminals away and return the state to its position as the most secured state on the country.
He also cautioned all political thugs to have a rethink as the long arm would be extended to them in caught perpetrating any act of criminality.
The governor vowed to deal ruthlessly with any criminal no mater his or her position in the state or country without considering party affiliation.
He urged the SSA to to work closely with the police and all other relevant security agencies and report directly to him throuy the chief of staff to the governor.Jamiu Asuku.
