Yekini Jimoh, Author at Tribune Online

In a move to nip the rising cases of kidnapping in Kogi State, the government has said that it will deal ruthlessly with criminals in the language they understand in the next few weeks. In the last one week alone, Kogi State had recorded kidnappings in Okene, Kabba and Mopa/Amuro Local Government Areas, contrary to the existing peace enjoyed before now. The State Security Adviser, to the governor, retired Commander Jerry Omodara disclosed this over the weekend while speaking with newsmen. Omodara said government was aware of the rising cases of kidnapping in the state, saying efforts are in top gear to arrest the situation. “I want to assure you that we’ll deal with all these criminals in the language they understand to stop them from executing their nefarious acts,” he stated According to him, the government in partnership with security agencies are working round the clock to ensure improved safety of lives and property. “The administration of His Excellency, Alhaji Yahaya Bello has done much for the state security sector which has earned the state recognition as the most peaceful and safest state in Nigeria. We will not allow any group to tarnish this image.” He noted that the State Security Architecture is being reviewed for more deployment of security personnel on Highways and praying grounds ahead of the Eid-El-Kabir celebration. Commander Omodara assured the people of the State especially travellers of their safety before, during and after the celebration. The Security Adviser appealed to the people to assist security agencies with necessary information to enable them perform effectively. Commander Omodara while congratulating Muslims on the Sallah celebration, urged the Media to put the national interest first in the discharge of their assignment. YOU SHOULD NOT MISS THESE HEADLINES FROM NIGERIAN TRIBUNE We Have Not Had Water Supply In Months ― Abeokuta Residents In spite of the huge investment in the water sector by the government and international organisations, water scarcity has grown to become a perennial nightmare for residents of Abeokuta, the Ogun State capital. This report x-rays the lives and experiences of residents in getting clean, potable and affordable water amidst the surge of COVID-19 cases in the state... Selfies, video calls and Chinese documentaries: The things you’ll meet onboard Lagos-Ibadan train The Lagos-Ibadan railway was inaugurated recently for a full paid operation by the Nigerian Railway Corporation after about a year of free test-run. Our reporter joined the train to and fro Lagos from Ibadan and tells his experience in this report... Lekki Shootings: Why We Lied About Our Presence — General Taiwo The Lagos State Judicial Panel of Inquiry probing the killings at Lekki Toll Gate, on Saturday resumed viewing of the 24hrs footage of the October 20, 2020 shooting of #EndSARS protesters by personnel of the Nigerian Army… ICYMI: How We Carried Out The 1993 Nigerian Airways Hijack —Ogunderu