Joint Security Forces Neutralise Scores of Bandits in Kogi State

Joint security operatives drawn from the Nigerian military and the Nigeria Police Force Air Wing have neutralised scores of bandits during coordinated operations in parts of Kogi State.
The development was confirmed on Sunday in Lokoja by the state Police Public Relations Officer, Mr. William Ovye-Aya, who disclosed that the operation was carried out over the weekend as part of sustained efforts to rid the state of criminal elements threatening public safety.

According to him, the joint offensive recorded remarkable success, with several bandit camps dismantled and criminal networks effectively dislodged.
“The ongoing onslaught against bandit activities in Kogi by the joint police and military has yielded positive results. Bandits were flushed out, their networks dismantled, and scores were neutralised,” Ovye-Aya stated.
He explained that the operation was executed with professionalism, vigour and commitment, adding that the Nigeria Police Force Air Wing provided critical support through precision air strikes.
The police spokesperson urged members of the public to remain vigilant and report individuals with gunshot wounds, suspicious injuries or unusual behaviour to the nearest police station.
He further appealed for continued public cooperation, emphasising that security remains a collective responsibility.
“With credible information from members of the public, we can sustain these gains and ensure lasting peace across the state,” he added.drawn from the Nigerian military and the Nigeria Police Force Air Wing have neutralised scores of bandits during coordinated operations in parts of Kogi State.
The development was confirmed on Sunday in Lokoja by the state Police Public Relations Officer, Mr. William Ovye-Aya, who disclosed that the operation was carried out over the weekend as part of sustained efforts to rid the state of criminal elements threatening public safety.
According to him, the joint offensive recorded remarkable success, with several bandit camps dismantled and criminal networks effectively dislodged.
“The ongoing onslaught against bandit activities in Kogi by the joint police and military has yielded positive results. Bandits were flushed out, their networks dismantled, and scores were neutralised,” Ovye-Aya stated.
He explained that the operation was executed with professionalism, vigour and commitment, adding that the Nigeria Police Force Air Wing provided critical support through precision air strikes.
The police spokesperson urged members of the public to remain vigilant and report individuals with gunshot wounds, suspicious injuries or unusual behaviour to the nearest police station.
He further appealed for continued public cooperation, emphasising that security remains a collective responsibility.
“With credible information from members of the public, we can sustain these gains and ensure lasting peace across the state,” he added.