{"id":278006,"date":"2023-07-05T09:27:18","date_gmt":"2023-07-05T08:27:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.withinnigeria.com\/news\/?p=278006"},"modified":"2023-07-05T09:27:18","modified_gmt":"2023-07-05T08:27:18","slug":"kogi-govt-debunks-rumours-of-extrajudicial-killings","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.withinnigeria.com\/news\/2023\/07\/05\/kogi-govt-debunks-rumours-of-extrajudicial-killings\/","title":{"rendered":"Kogi govt debunks rumours of extrajudicial killings"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The Kogi State Government has refuted allegations of extrajudicial killings in the state.<\/p>\n<p>The government assured residents that it was committed to ensuring the safety of people and property.<\/p>\n<p>This was stated in a press statement issued on Tuesday by the state Commissioner for Information and Communications, Kingsley Femi Fanwo.<\/p>\n<p>The communique, titled, \u201cFight against insecurity: Only criminals who have no hiding place in Kogi State are protesting,\u201d was made available to newsmen.<\/p>\n<p>The Kogi government noted that anyone protesting against security agencies in the state should be regarded as a criminal.<\/p>\n<p>It read, \u201cThe Kogi State Government wishes to state clearly and unequivocally that the good people of the state are totally in support of actions being taken by the security agencies to rid the state of crime and allow the peace that has been enjoyed over the years endure.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIf there is anyone on the streets protesting against the peace and security of the state, that person must immediately be regarded as a criminal whose trade has been cut short by the \u2018zero tolerance for criminality\u2019 approach of the security agencies.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The government urged the people to disregard rumours flying around about extrajudicial killings in the state.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe want to state clearly that there are no extrajudicial killings in the state as some naysayers and purveyors of violence who were hard-hit by the recent onslaught on criminals in the state want people to believe.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThey have been mourning a criminal, gunrunner, kidnapper who was taken down by security agents after his attack on security operatives in the state. We cannot sacrifice the peace of the state on the alter of violent politics,\u201d the statement lamented.<\/p>\n<p>The state government admitted that there are forces who are sponsoring \u201cill-informed political agents\u201d to constitute and spread violence within the state.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe need for us to clear the air on the matter is occasioned by a purported protest by ill-informed political agents in wigs, who are clearly acting the script of sponsors of violence in Kogi State.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe protest was a deliberate act to misinform the general public and create an impression of crisis in the confluence state ahead of the Guber poll which is slated to hold on November 11, along with Bayelsa and Imo states.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIt was part of a list of activities that were drawn by some unpopular political actors who desperately want power and are banking on using killers and criminals to achieve their blood-drenching ambition,\u201d the statement said.<\/p>\n<p>The Kogi State Government stressed that it \u201cwill continue to make deliberate and legally-certified efforts at ensuring peace and security in the state, as that remains the principal responsibility of the Government.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The government warned politicians against using criminals to disturb the peace of the state, noting that those engaging in that will \u201calways have <a href=\"https:\/\/www.withinnigeria.com\/news\/2022\/12\/26\/igp-orders-speedy-investigation-into-extrajudicial-killing-in-lagos\/\">security agencies to contend with<\/a>.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe again call on security agencies to invite politicians expressing sadness over the death of a criminal for questioning,\u201d as the government also advised the people to go about their daily activities without security fear or threat.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cOur people should go about their normal business without let or hindrance as Kogi will be made safe before, during, and after the poll. 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