Lokoja Transition Committee Chair Convenes Emergency Security Meeting »

Declare Wars On Criminals Terrorizing Students and Residents in Felele, Crusher Communities.

The Transition Committee Chairman of Lokoja Local Government Area Comrade Abdullahi Adamu on Monday convene an emergency security meeting in the Lokoja Council Hall to address to disturbing security threats facing students of the Federal University of Lokoja, Kogi State Polytechnic Lokoja and Residents of Felele and Crusher Communities.

Following disress calls from the National Association of Kogi State Students (NAKOSS National) and residents, the Chairman invited the Eleson of Felele, HRH Abdulkareem Alhassan and his Traditional Council; Dean of Student Affairs, Professor Abdullahi Musa Yusuf and Chief Security Officer of Federal University Lokoja; Comrade Elukpo Jeremiah, President of National Association of Kogi State Students, other leadership of Student bodies and Security Agents to find a sustainable solution to the menace.

Comrade Abdullahi Adamu commended the Traditional ruler and representatives of the University for coming to the meeting on short notice. He reiterates the commitment of the Kogi State Governor, Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo to ensure the safety of lives and property hence the need put all hands on deck to arrest the ugly situation.

The meeting drew contributions from the representatives from Felele Phase 2 and Crusher Community, representatives of both the Local Chapter (FUL and KSP) and the NAKOSS National, Victims, Dean of Student Affairs, Vigilante Groups, Hunters Crusher, representatives of the Nigerian Police, DSS and Civil Defense etc

The Chairman note that the meeting became necessary in view of the security challenges. He urge the communities involved to collaborate with the security agencies by providing useful and timely information to the authorities.

The meeting resolved to take serious actions beginning with the planned mass security sensitization on Tuesday and joint security operations afterwards including restrictions of movements in odd hours among many others action plans.

Recall the Chairman had commissioned a joint patrol team which commenced operation on Friday, 22nd March to comb the Kasuwan Ruwa, Sarkin Noma and parts of Felele.

Compiled by Iliyasu Zakari