BREAKING: Kidnapping in Kogi East: FG, State govt deploy special security operatives – Hon. Zacharias

Member representing Idah/Ibaji/Igalamela/Ofu Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Hon. David Idris Zacharias has disclosed that the Federal Government and the State Government have stepped into the kidnapping and abductions menace in Kogi East.

The lawmaker said the move followed his motion on the “Urgent Public Importance”, for intervention on the endless insecurity in Kogi East, noting that kidnapping and abductions on Itobe – Anyigba road was highly disturbing.

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He expressed joy at the quick response of the Federal Government through the Ofice of the National Security Adviser, NSA in collaboration with Kogi State Government to address the menace by deloying Special Security team, expressing the hope that insecurity rocking the eastern part would abate in no distant time.

In a post on his verified social media handle which as sighted by CAPITAL POST on Monday, said, security operatives have been massively deployed to the zone to checkmate activities of bandits.

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Zacharias who is the House Committee Chairman on Safety Standards and Regulations restated his commitment to collaborate efforts that works, revealing that plans were afoot to establish mobile Police Bases at strategic and hotbed of bandits operation areas.

He wrote: “Following my motion of urgent public importance on the floor of the House of Representatives, I am pleased to announce that the Federal Government, through the Office of the National Security Adviser, Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, in collaboration with the Government of Kogi State under the leadership of His Excellency, Alhaji Usman Ahmed Ododo, has taken decisive steps to restore safety along the Itobe–Anyigba road.

“As of 8:00 a.m. today, 1st September 2025, a substantial number of armed police personnel have been deployed to the corridor to checkmate the activities of non-state actors, thereby assuring commuters and residents of improved security.

“In line with my mandate, I remain steadfast in promoting collaborations that foster peace and stability for our people.

“To this end, discussions are ongoing towards the establishment of a Mobile Police Base at Ogidibeje Junction and a Police Station at Ajegwu, to guarantee sustained security presence.”

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