Hideouts of kidnappers, armed robbers demolished in Kogi

At least 18 houses serving as hideouts for kidnappers, armed robbers and other criminals in Kogi State have been demolished.

The Special Adviser to the Governor on Security,  Commodore Jerry Omodara (retd), said Thursday in Lokoja that the houses were destroyed in line with the provisions of the state’s law on kidnapping, armed robbery and other crimes.

He said 17 of the houses were demolished in Kogi central senatorial district while one, an estate, was demolished in Kogi East senatorial district.

Omodara said more houses were being identified, adding that any house where arms and ammunition were recovered, would be pulled down.

He restated Governor Yahaya Bello’s resolve to rid the state of criminals, saying there was no going back on that stance.

Omodara advised criminals to steer clear of Kogi in their own interest.

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