Gov. Ododo Vows To Clear All Criminal Enclaves in Omala LGA

By adminMay 07, 2024, 11:30 am0

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Kogi State Governor, Ahmed Usman Ododo has assured residents of Omala local government area that his administration would leave no stone unturn to clear all criminal elements terrorizing the area.

Governor Ododo who on Saturday visited Bagaji-Odo, Agojeju-Ododo and Bagana communities which have been targeted by assailants in recent times promised to facilitate the establishment of Forward Operation Base by the Nigerian Army in the area in line with the determination of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to confront security challenges in all parts of Nigeria.

While in Bagana, Governor Ododo decried the senseless killings and destruction of property in the community due to excessive greed and selfish interests of some leaders in the community who allegedly invite criminals from neighbouring communities to attack perceived enemies.

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Governor Ododo promised to restore peace to Bagana community, assuring that all those behind attacks in Bagana will not go unpunished.

The caretaker chairman of Omala local government, Honourable Mark Edibo said conflict over control of natural resources led to the unrest that has brought wanton destruction of lives and property upon Bagana community and appealed to Governor Ododo to come to the aid of the community by providing enabling environment to restore the once thriving economy in the area.

Earlier during his visit to Agojeju-Ododo, Governor Ododo sympathized with the people of the community over recent spate of attacks that claimed lives and property in the community.

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The Governor promised to make wide ranging interventions in the area, by addressing security lapses in the community and the construction of Idrisu-Okpotala-Bagaji-Odo-Agojeju-Odo road to ensure security of farmlands and access to markets for farm produce in the area.

In his remarks, the Atta Igala, His Royal Majesty Mathew Alaji Opaluwa commended Governor Ododo for identifying with the people of Omala and assured him of the continued support of the people of the state.

In his welcome address, the leader of Agojeju-Odo community, Mr Elias Atabor expressed appreciation to Governor Ododo for commiserating with the community and for providing palliative for the people, noting that the Governor is the first serving Governor to have visited the community since the creation of Kogi State.

ALSO READ: KOGI POLL : All Options Considered, Ahmed Usman Ododo, APC Best To Lead Kogi, Adebanji Jimoh Hints Electorate A chieftain of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) and a former Governorship aspirant, HE, Adebanji David Jimoh has said that in the event of considering all options to choose who will lead the people of Kogi in another four years, the APC Governorship candidate, Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo remains the best option for Kogites. Jimoh , a seasoned banker turn politician made the submission while speaking with newsmen in Lokoja ahead the November 11 Kogi state Governorship election. He stressed that Kogites have no reason not to vote for the APC Governorship candidate, considering the fact that Governor Yahaha Bello's remarkable and human oriented projects are seen across the nooks and crannies of Kogi state. The former governorship aspirant , pointed out that Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo would sustain the legacy of Governor Yahaha Bello when elected Governor of Kogi state. "Let me tell you, truth be told, kogites have never had it so good as we are having today. The rice mills at Ejiba in Yagba West, the Kogi State University, Kabba, Modern General Hospital project in Isanlu, Kabba township roads, GYB model Science Secondary School in Kabba/Bunu Local Government Area, Modern General Hospital project in Gegu Beki and other verifiable projects across the Senatorial district are there for the people to vote for APC's Ododo for continuity and Sustainability. "In Kogi East Senatorial district, the Prince Abubakar Audu Teaching Hospital, Idah township roads, Anyingba township roads, Ankpa township roads, operation light up Kogi Eastern Senatorial district, reconstruction and renovation of projects at state College of Education, Ankpa, Okpo-Olamaboro road project, among other projects are there as testimony and sufficient reason for the people of Kogi East Senatorial district should vote for APC's Ododo for continuity and Sustainability. "In the Kogi Central Senatorial district, we have the Confluence university of Science And Technology, Osara, Kogi state Reference Hospital in Okene, Expansion/Reticulation of Okene waterworks project, modern General Hospital project, Eganyi, Rehabilitation and construction of General Hospital, Okene, Okene township roads, Ihima-Adavi Eba Okengwe roads, among other projects are there for Kogi Central Senatorial district to vote Massively For APC's Ododo for continuity and Sustainability. "The Governor has done well in Lokoja, the state capital. He constructed Kogi Revenue House, Lokoja, Mohammadu Buhari Civic Centre, Lokoja, Ganaja Junction Fly-Over, Lokoja, GYB Model Science Secondary School project, Lokoja, building of Government House Chapel and Government House Jumaat mosque, go to Kogi state polytechnic. The Governor has done well and the people should reciprocate on Saturday by voting Massively for Ahmed Usman Ododo so that we can continue to enjoy more gains of democracy in Kogi state. "I want to appeal to kogites not to be deceived by the antics of some people who have nothing to offer them but to come and protect their selfish interest even above public interest. "The APC Governorship candidate has the capacity, connection, experience, exposure and wisdom to lead Kogi state to a great level. Let us vote for APC for a prosperous Kogi state of our dream.