News Investigators/ Kogi State Governor, Ahmed Ododo, has called for stronger collaboration among security agencies to combat crime and maintain peace in the state.
The governor emphasised that the cooperation was necessary to upholding his administration’s zero-tolerance policy on crime.
Mr Ododo made the remarks on Monday during a meeting with local government chairmen, members of the state vigilante service and professional hunters at the Government House, Lokoja.
He emphasised the need for local government chairmen, community leaders and security operatives to work together towards ensuring a safer environment for citizens in the state.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the meeting centered on evolving new strategies for improving community safety, enhancing coordination among security agencies, and reinforcing the role of local stakeholders in the fight against crimes.
Speaking to newsmen at the end of the meeting, the Chairman of Yagba West Local Government, Tosin Olokun, commended the governor for the initiative.
Mr Olokun, who is also the state chairman of the Association of Local Government of Nigeria (ALGON), described the meeting as a crucial step in enhancing grassroots security efforts.
He noted that such meetings would help to build needed synergy in the state’s security architecture, particularly in remote areas where the presence of conventional security agencies might be limited.
NAN reports that the state government recently restructured the vigilante service and professional hunters, making them more integral to grassroots security by providing enhanced welfare packages.
This initiative is reportedly playing a significant role in addressing operational challenges faced by security operatives in the state.
NAN