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Kogi deputy gov lauds traditiona­l rulers’ support against crime

- From Itodo Daniel Sule, Lokoja

The Deputy Governor of Kogi State, Elder Simon Achuba has commended traditiona­l rulers across the state over their cooperatio­n with government in the fight against crime in the state.

Achuba, in a statement signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Akor Sylvester, made the commendati­on during his Sallah visit to the Attah of Igala, His Royal Highness, Michael Idakwo Ameh Oboni II at his palace in Idah.

The deputy governor said the effort of the traditiona­l rulers in the fight against armed robbery, kidnapping and other social vices had yielded positive result, urging them to continue the good work for the achievemen­t of a better Kogi State.

Speaking, the Attah Igala and President, Kogi Traditiona­l Council, Michael Idakwo Ameh Oboni II, described the deputy governor as a progressiv­e and pragmatic leader, praying God to continue to guide and protect him in all his activities in life.

He also commended Governor Yahaya Bello for piloting the affairs of the state in a fair and transparen­t way, urging him to continue the good work for the developmen­t of the state.

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