- The DSS terror alert revealed plans by criminal groups to attack parts of Kogi and Ondo, prompting swift government response.
- Kogi State Government says it is working with the DSS, Nigerian Army, and Police to prevent any terrorist attack.
- Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo has reinforced surveillance and border security across the state to protect lives and property.
- Residents were advised to remain vigilant and report suspicious activities while going about their normal routines.
The Kogi State Government has called on citizens to remain calm and vigilant following reports of a planned terrorist attack targeting parts of Kogi and Ondo States.
In a statement issued by the Commissioner for Information and Communications, Hon. Kingsley Femi Fanwo, the government said the intelligence report from the Department of State Services (DSS) demonstrates the effectiveness of the country’s security network in detecting and preventing criminal activities before they occur.
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Fanwo commended the DSS for its proactive efforts, describing the report as a positive sign of vigilance. “The report itself is evidence that our security agencies are alive to their responsibilities. We commend the DSS for their vigilance and for providing early intelligence capable of preventing such evil plans from being executed,” he said.
He added that the Kogi State Government is collaborating closely with the DSS, Nigerian Army, Police, and other security formations to ensure that no terrorist attack succeeds in any part of the state.
“His Excellency, Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo, has made the security of lives and property a top priority of his administration. Strategic measures have been reinforced, and surveillance has been heightened, particularly around border areas,” Fanwo stated.
The commissioner assured residents that there was no cause for panic, urging them to carry on with their daily activities while maintaining vigilance. “The government will protect the people at all costs. We will not allow criminals or terror groups to disrupt the peace and progress we have built. Kogi remains one of the safest states in Nigeria, and we intend to keep it that way,” he affirmed.
Meanwhile, the Ondo State Government also addressed the situation, calling for calm among citizens. In a statement signed by Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Idowu Ajanaku, the government confirmed awareness of the DSS memo shared with the 32 Artillery Brigade of the Nigerian Army in Akure.
Ajanaku explained that the leaked document was part of routine intelligence exchanges between security agencies and did not mean an immediate threat. “These reports are normal parts of security operations aimed at identifying and preventing possible dangers,” he said.
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He reassured citizens that all necessary steps were being taken to safeguard communities, emphasizing cooperation between the public and security operatives. “We urge all residents to remain calm and vigilant and to report any suspicious activity to the nearest security agency. Every measure is being taken to prevent any attack in Ondo State,” Ajanaku added.
Both governments reiterated their commitment to maintaining peace, urging citizens to support the security efforts through vigilance and timely reporting of unusual movements.
