By Friday Idachaba, Lokoja
The new Commissioner of Police for Kogi State Command of the Nigeria Police, CP Miller Gajere Dantawaye, has assumed duty with warning to criminal elements to steer clear of the state or face the consequences.
The Commissioner who gave the warning while addressing departmental heads of the Command on Thursday in Lokoja said he had zero tolerance for crime and criminality.
CP Dantawaye, an experienced operational and professional officer, said all criminal elements must leave Kogi as quickly as possible or they would face the full wrath of the law.
He stressed that criminal elements should be aware that Kogi State is no longer a safe haven for them saying, “This state is no longer their place.
“Peace is what we need in this state. So let the criminal elements terrorising the state leave the state without further delay.
“God has brought us here, and we are not here to joke. The IGP believes in my ability, and I am here to deliver on that trust”, he said
Dantawaye said he would leverage on the immediate past CP Bethrand Onuoha’s professional advice as well as the officers in the command to dislodge criminals and restore peace to the state.
“I have learned a lot from the people I have worked with, and I bring that knowledge to tackle crime in Kogi. When crime rises, we will think outside the box to bring it down to the lowest level possible,” he affirmed.
On Herders-Farmers clashes, the new CP called on the public to actively participate in the fight against crime by providing the police with valuable and credible intelligence.
“Many people know the locations of criminal hideouts, but fear often prevents them from sharing this crucial information.
“We need credible intelligence to effectively combat crime. The police can’t be everywhere, but with your help, we can make a difference,” he added.
Addressing the officers and men of the Command, the Commissioner said Kogi State Police would undergo intensive training, focusing not only on tactical response but also on intelligence gathering, as directed by the IGP.
“Our approach will be comprehensive and proactive,” Dantawaye stressed as he charged the officers to be ready to work to ensure that lives and property of all residents are secured.
According to him, if it’s a Constable that can display commitment and advise me appropriately, that’s the person I will work with.
