By Yahaya Idris, Lokoja.
The Commissioner of Police, Kogi State Command, CP Ede Ayuba Ekpeji, has advised the students of the Security and Strategic Studies course 5 as well as those of the Peace and conflict resolution course 3 of the Nasarawa state University Keffi to proffer solution to the current security challenges facing the country.
CP Ayuba Ekpeji, who made the appeal on Friday when he played host to the PhD Students on Study tour to Kogi State, briefed them on the security situation in the State.
He commended the heads of security agencies for exhibiting high level of synergy in the fight against crime and criminality, pointing out that on several occasions the heads of security agencies embarked on joint operations across the State, adding that the level of peace the State is enjoying is as a result of the commitment and dedication exhibited by the heads of security agencies.
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The Commissioner recalled that when he took over leadership of Kogi Command, there was little upsurge of criminal activities across the State, but with the level of commitment, dedication and passion displayed by the personnel of the Command and the support and encouragement received from the State Government under the leadership of His Excellency, Alhjai Yahaya Bello, the Executive Governor of Kogi State, crime rate has reduced drastically.
He therefore wish the Course participants the very best in their studies while urging them to make use of the knowledge they acquired during their studies at the Institute to add values and provide solutions to the current security challenges facing the country.
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Leader of the delegation Professor Andrew E. Zamani, Director, Institute of Governance and Development Studies, Nasarawa State University Keffi, commended the Commissioner of Police for the good work he is doing in Kogi State.
“Kogi State used to be in the news, but now, the State is one of the safest State in Nigeria and that is attributed to the commitment by the Police and other security agencies in the State”, Prof.Zamani stated.
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He therefore congratulated the Commissioner of Police on his recent promotion to the rank of Assistant Inspector-General of Police, and prayed for more wisdom to discharge his duty in his new capacity.