In a vibrant show of unity, strength, and service, the Kogi State Police Command joined other commands across the country in commemorating the National Police Day with a 6-kilometer endurance trek. The fitness exercise, which was held on Saturday, was organized under the directive of Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, NPM, PhD under the coordination of Assistant Inspector General of Police, Zone 8, AIG Abubakar Zubairu, psc, and led by the Commissioner of Police, Kogi State Command, CP Miller G. Dantawaye, psc.

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The exercise began at the Kogi State Police Command Headquarters in Lokoja, with officers and men marching through designated routes across the State Capital before returning to Base. The trek, which covered a total of 6 kilometers to and fro, saw the active participation of officers from Zone 8, Lokoja, Kogi State Police Command, 37 PMF Lokoja, 70 PMF Kabba, 77 PMF Okene, SPU Base 8, Lokoja among others.

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In his remarks, CP Dantawaye praised the commitment and enthusiasm demonstrated by the officers throughout the event. He emphasized the importance of physical fitness in the policing profession and encouraged officers to see exercises such as this as vital to their overall well-being.

He further stated that this is not just a symbolic act, but It represents our strength, resilience, discipline, and commitment to duty. Noting that physical fitness enhances our effectiveness in the field, while also strengthening our mental and spiritual health.

The CP further assured that such endurance activities will be encouraged regularly across the command to foster teamwork, build stamina, and boost morale among personnel.

The exercise, which was peaceful and well-coordinated, had no reports of casualties or health-related incidents. It was conducted under the supervision of senior officers and with support from medical teams and logistics units who ensured the safety and welfare of all participants.

The National Police Day celebration is aimed at honoring the dedication, courage, and sacrifices of Police Officers in maintaining law and order across the country. The endurance trek in Lokoja added a unique and commendable touch to this year’s maiden edition, showcasing the proactive and people-centered approach of the Kogi State Police Command.

Members of the public were also seen cheering and applauding the officers as they marched through various streets, creating an atmosphere of mutual respect and strengthening community-police relations.

The command reaffirmed its commitment to professionalism, transparency, and community engagement in its ongoing efforts to ensure safety and security across Kogi State.

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As public outrage continue to trail the killing of travelers in Uromi, Edo State on Thursday 27th March, 2025, the Nigerian Police authorities in the State has announced the arrest of 14 suspects in connection with the killing.

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The victims said, to be hunters were travelling to the Northern part of the country when mob swooped and killed them on suspicion that they are Fulani kidnapper.

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The Police said, they are 16 powers and all of them were killed.

The Spokesman for the Police Command, Moses Yamu said some persons have been arrested in connection with the attack.

“In the course of investigations, fourteen (14) suspects have been arrested in connection with the crime, while an emergency meeting was convened with stakeholders and members of the community to address the situation,” Yamu said in a statement on Friday.

Narrating how the incident happened, the Edo Police Command said it occurred when a “truck with registration number KKF 225 XA coming from Port Harcourt, conveying 25 travellers from Elele, a suburb of Rivers State, was accosted by some vigilante group members at Uromi, and some of the travelers who found in possession of locally made dane guns were arrested”.

“While this was ongoing, some vigilante members raised an alarm of them being suspected kidnappers, which led some members and passersby in the community to attack and lynch sixteen (16) of the occupants while the truck conveying them was equally burnt.

“Police operatives attached to the Uromi Division got wind of the incident and swiftly stormed the scene where ten (10) of the travelers were rescued, two of whom sustained various degrees of injuries and were rushed to a hospital where they are currently positively responding to treatment.”

Yamu said a unit of Police Mobile Force personnel with other command tactical teams had been deployed to the area to forestall a breakdown of law and order.

The police said “investigations continue” over the incident and cautioned “against any form of reprisal attacks”.

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The new Commissioner of Police in Niger State, CP Abdullahi Adamu Elleman has sent a strong warning to criminals operating in the State and vowed that his tenure as a Police boss would change the tide for them or else they should relocate elsewhere.

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He sent this warning after he assumed office upon his posting to the State, insisting that criminal elements should stay clear of the State or be ready to incur the full weight of the command.

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He said the command under his watch will engage a high level of professional standards in effectively policing the state calling on well meaning individual and critical stakeholders to partner with him in ensuring crime free Niger State.

According to the CP, he is already aware of the activities of youth restiveness and other criminal activities in Minna the state capital assuring that he will make the state unbearable for them.

Speaking through the Command Public Relation Officer (PPRO), while Fielding Question from Journalists at the Police headquarters in Minna Friday, Wasiu Abiodun,SP insisted that the command will not fold its hands to watch some disgruntled elements engaging in an act that will breach the security of the people.

He underscores his command preparedness to ensure the maintenance of law and order in policing the command through community related policing appealing to officers and men of the command to leave above board in making Niger State unsafe for criminal minded elements.

In his words,” as you know, the Commissioner of Police, CP Abdullahi Adamu Elleman just took over the mantle of the command on Thursday the 27th, of March 2025.

“He addressed all Area Commanders, Divisional Police Officers and other sectional heads of the Command. He assured them of building on the legacy of his Predecessor CP Ebenezer Shawulu Danmaman.

“He also requested that they should extend their hands of fellowship to him for him to succeed in chasing and curtail the activities of these miscreants to the barest level in Minna the capital of Niger State.”

Speaking on the Command’s preparedness to ensure crime free eid ul-Fitr celebration, CP Abdullahi Adamu Elleman disclosed that the command will deploy enough personnel to all praying grounds across the state. This according to him is to ensure the safety of worshipers.

He warned parents and guardians in the state to monitor the activities of their wards and children to guard against any act that will bring them to face the wrath of the law.

While appreciating men and officers of the Command for their professional resilience in the maintenance of law and order, CP Abdullahi Elleman warned that he has zero tolerance for any act of unprofessional conducts that will bring the Command to ridicule.

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