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Kogi Government deploys surveillance drones to combat insecurity

Daily Dispatch January 19, 2026

The Kogi State Government has taken a major step to strengthen security operations with the deployment of surveillance drones to support intelligence gathering and crime prevention across the state. Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo on Monday unveiled two high-capacity PH20 surveillance drones at the

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Ododo approves demolition of criminal hideout in Okene

Daily Dispatch January 15, 2026

Kogi State Governor, Ahmed Ododo, on Thursday directed the demolition of a building widely known as Sambel Joint, located in Idoji, Okene Local Government Area, over its alleged use for criminal activities. The governor said the action was taken based on credible intelligence linking the structure to organised crime. The demolition also came shortly after […]

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Ododo says he runs ‘working cabal’ in Kogi Government, credits Bello’s backing

Daily Dispatch December 24, 2025

Kogi State Governor, Usman Ododo, has said his administration operates what he described as a “working cabal,” noting that the arrangement has helped his government deliver results. Ododo made the remark while speaking at a recent project inauguration event, where he addressed an audience on his leadership style and the structure of his administration. The […]

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President Tinubu’s security reforms yielding results – Gov Ododo….thanks NSA, DSS DG, other security chiefs

Daily Dispatch December 17, 2025

Kogi State governor, Alhaji Usman Ododo on Tuesday in Lokoja the state capital, said security reforms recently introduced by President Bola Tinubu is yielding results across the country, including the recovery of a large stockpile of arms and ammunition in his state. The governor thanked the National Security Adviser, Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, the Director-General of […]

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Gov. Ododo unveils Kogi-Hunan FTZ with $500m FDI, 50,000 jobs projection

Daily Dispatch December 9, 2025

Kogi State Governor, Ahmed Usman Ododo, has led Chinese and international partners to unveil the Ajaokuta Economic City, a new Free Trade Zone (FTZ) projected to attract $500 million in annual foreign direct investment and create 50,000 jobs. Speaking at the stakeholders’ engagement held at the Transcorp Hilton in Abuja, Governor Ododo said the project […]

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Kogi Govt says security operatives intercept 21 underage children in suspected bandit recruitment scheme

Daily Dispatch December 9, 2025

The Kogi State Government has announced that security operatives have intercepted 21 underage children who were allegedly trafficked into the state in what authorities believe may be a clandestine recruitment effort for banditry training. In a statement issued on Tuesday, the government said the minors were rescued during a coordinated operation involving local security