Kogi Governor Orders Halt to Night Arrests for Security

Kogi State Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo issued a directive on Monday, instructing security agencies to stop making arrests at night, emphasizing the need to protect citizens' dignity and fundamental rights. Speaking at the Banquet Hall of the Government House in Lokoja, he insisted that security operations must be conducted lawfully and humanely, stating, “No arrest should be made in the night.” Ododo urged traditional rulers to report any security personnel who violate this directive, assuring that his administration would not tolerate abuse of power.

He commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for his support in infrastructure and security, highlighting the reconstruction of the Abuja-Lokoja-Okene-Benin highway as a sign of federal commitment. The Governor also warned traditional rulers about local collaborators aiding criminals and called for their support in promoting peace ahead of the upcoming general election, urging them to discourage thuggery and intimidation.