The Ebira Peoples Association
(EPA) has tasked security agencies over what it called the infiltration of
foreigners in Kogi, especially worship centres.
Dr
Adeiza Abdulrahman, National president of the Association, said this at a news
conference on the spate of kidnapping and other violent crimes in the state.
Abdulrahman
also called on the Federal Government to urgently address the issue and
other acts of insecurity such as kidnapping, armed robbery and terrorism in
Ebira land and Kogi.
We
recently noticed the presence of several foreigners in a number of worship
centers in our land and we have genuine concerns about their intentions and
activities which may already be targeted at indoctrinating unsuspecting
residents.
They
are usually seen with children and teenagers. We humbly request for these
foreigners to be investigated, First
to determine the validity of their presence in the country, and, if found to
have valid papers, then they ought to be placed under surveillance to keep
track of their activities, he said.
Abdulrahman
also urged the Minister of Interior, retired Lt.-Gen Abdulrahman Dambazau, who
was present at the press conference, to ensure the redeployment of some
security agents that had stayed long in the area for efficiency.
He
pledged the cooperation of the communities in the state in volunteering
relevant information to security agencies in order to rid the state of
criminality.
The
Minister assured the association of support, especially due to the strategic
importance of the state in the country.
The
issue of security is of great importance as far as Kogi is concerned.
We
are not unaware that Gov. Yahaya Bello is doing what he can to rid the state of
these problems but we know that those challenges are there and we are focusing
our attention there.
We
are doing the much we can to ensure that the lives of the citizens are
protected,” Dambazau said.
He
said the Federal Government would continue to work with relevant stakeholders
to ensure peace and stability across the country.
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