From Noah Ocheni, Lokoja
Two daredevil kidnappers loss their lives during a gun duel with security operatives in Idah Local Government Area of Kogi State while two others escaped with different degrees of bullet wound.
It was gathered that kidnappers have perpetuated havoc within the area of their operations while the security operatives had been on their trail.
In his reaction, the Chairman Idah Local Government, Hon. Abuh Odoma Stated that with the support received from the State governor, they have continued to secure victories over some of these miscreants.
He expressed his commitment in ensuring that every nooks and crannies of Kogi state was guaranteed safe and secured.
The State Security Adviser, Commodore Jerry Omodara in his reaction stressed the need for continued vigilance by citizens particularly those within the rural communities.
He added that the business of security required collective responsibility by every stakeholders hence all hands must be on deck to ensure that the entire state was permanently rid of criminal elements and their sponsors
He said the state government under the leadership of Governor Bello has consistently displayed competence and capacity in the area of security and was not resting on its oars until the end of his leadership in the state.
