The Executive Chairman of Yagba East Local Government Area, Hon. Joshua Dare Monday, has called on security agencies to go after gunmen that killed two police officers in Ilafin-Isanlu community.
He charged security agencies to immediately investigate this heinous act, apprehend the perpetrators, and ensure they face the full weight of the law.
The council chairman affirmed that no act of evil can overshadow the determination of government and security operatives to maintain peace and order.
Unknown gunmen, suspected to be bandits killed two police officers attached to MOPOL 70 at Atan checkpoint along Makutu-Ilafin road ion Sunday morning.
This is coming on the heels of a similar attack that led to the killing of three policemen in Egbe.
While mourning the untimely loss of these brave officers, the Council Chairman acknowledged their selfless sacrifice in safeguarding lives and property within Yagba East and beyond. He emphasized that their courage and loyalty to the nation will not be forgotten but will remain enshrined in the history of our community.
“This tragic incident is not only an attack on the Nigeria Police Force but also an assault on the peace and security of our land. It represents a calculated attempt by enemies of progress to destabilize our society and instill fear in our people,” he said.
The Council Chairman reiterated his administration’s unwavering commitment to the protection of lives and property across all communities. He noted that Yagba East will continue to collaborate with the Kogi State Government, the Nigeria Police Force, the military, and other sister agencies to ensure the area remains peaceful, safe, and secure.
