The Kogi State Government has reassured residents of their safety following reports of a planned terrorist attack targeting parts of Kogi and Ondo States.
In a statement on Wednesday, the Commissioner for Information and Communications, Hon. Kingsley Femi Fanwo, urged citizens to remain calm and vigilant, describing the intelligence alert as evidence of proactive security efforts.
“The report itself shows that our security agencies are alert and 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,” the statement read.
Fanwo said the state government is working closely with the Department of State Services (DSS), the Nigerian Army, the Police, and other security formations to ensure that any planned attack is thwarted before it poses a threat to lives or property.
He added that Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo has made the protection of lives and property a top priority, reinforcing security operations and increasing surveillance, particularly around border communities.
The commissioner also appealed to residents to go about their daily activities without fear but to remain alert and promptly report any suspicious movement or individuals to security agencies.
“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,” Fanwo stated.
