Security operatives in Kogi State have arrested a gang of suspected criminals who specializes in kidnapping and armed robbery.
The arrest took place in Dekina Local Government Area of Kogi State.
The chairman of the council, Prince Ishaq Shaibu Okolo, confirmed that various weapons, ammunition and charms were recovered from the six suspects.
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He revealed that the suspects have been handed over to the police for further interrogation which was expected to yield more positive results.
While speaking with the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor of Kogi state, Muhammed Onogwu, he noted that the state’s security architecture has continued to stand the test of time and have recorded successes against several intricacies by criminal elements.
He added that the results they have been recording owes greatly to the support of the Governor, as well as the cooperation from the citizens.
He reiterated that Government at all levels would continue to make efforts towards sustaining the drive for a peaceful Kogi state by making every nooks and crannies of the state unsafe for criminal elements and their sponsors
