Lokoja, Kogi State (Nigeria): The newly appointed Commissioner of Police in Kogi State, Mr Naziru Kankorifi, has issued a firm warning to terrorists and criminal gangs, declaring that the state will no longer be a haven for lawlessness.
Speaking during his maiden press briefing in Lokoja, the CP emphasised his commitment to restoring public confidence, strengthening community policing, and deploying strategic security measures to dismantle criminal networks.
His message was clear: under his watch, Kogi will be fiercely defended against any threat to peace and stability.
Kankorifi took over from Mr Miller Dantawaye, now in the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja Command.
” I am not in Kogi to play but to police the state to enjoy the deserved peace and security for the attainment of the desired development.
“We won’t tolerate any act of terrorism in Kogi. Anyone who tries to tamper with the peace and security of the state will be dealt with firmly.
“Kogi is an industrial state and gateway to both southern and northern states, and so deserves the peace and security that could make way for businesses to thrive for the growth and development of the state.
“We shall be professionally up and doing to secure the roads and the communities to give room for that growth and development in Kogi.
“The police will ensure proper synergy with other security agencies in the state to ensure lives and properties are secured,” he assured.
The CP called on sister security agencies, stakeholders, and residents of the state to support the police command in its policing efforts in Kogi.