Bandits’ attack: Abejide visits Isanlu Police Station, gifts N1m each to families of slain officers

The member representing Yagba East, Yagba West, and Mopamuro Federal Constituency in the National Assembly, Hon. Leke Abejide, has paid a condolence visit to the Isanlu Police Station in Yagba East and to the families of two police officers who were killed by bandits while on duty.

Abejide expressed deep sympathy to the bereaved families and pledged continued support for efforts to strengthen security measures across Yagba.

During his visit to the station, he met with officers on duty and condemned the brutal killing of security personnel and innocent citizens.

“I am here to commiserate with the Nigerian Police Force in Yagba East, Isanlu, over the sad incident that claimed the lives of two police officers who paid the price in the course of their duty. The incessant attack has thrown the community into mourning and fear; therefore, this is not the time to relax as the security agencies must be vigilant,” he said.

“Yagba is confronted with a security conundrum of armed bandits posing threats to our communities. We will not allow this criminality and inhumane activities to continue,” Abejide added.

“These bandits are feeling the heat in some states like Niger and have decided to run here for safety to perpetrate heinous acts of violence, killings, and kidnapping. We will send them back to where they came from; there is no place for them here in Kogi State and Yagba Federal Constituency. Issues bothering on security are not something that can be discussed in public, but I can assure you that in a little while we will surely send them away from our land,” he said.

As part of his visit, Hon. Abejide also called on the Agbana of Isanlu, HRM Oba Moses Etombi, to commiserate with him and the Isanlu community over the tragic incident.

He provided ₦1 million each to the families of the slain officers and ₦300,000 to the police officers at the station. Abejide further vowed to work closely with security agencies and local vigilantes to enhance cooperation and intensify efforts to combat banditry, kidnapping, and killings in Yagba Federal Constituency.