Governor Yahaya Bello of Kogi State, says the successes recorded in the area of security in the state was as a result of synergy between government, security agencies particularly in the rural areas the community.

According to him it was not in his character to visit the Federal Government to demand for solutions to concerns security matter but rather, his government was constantly in tune with the people of the state down to the grassroots.

Governor Bello made this known while bare his mind on recent issues of insecurity lingering farmers and herders clashes and inter-ethnic conflicts.

He said in Kogi State, the concept of Community Policing entails that every citizen takes responsibility in ensuring safety of lives and properties within their respective localities through active information and intelligence sharing to the appropriate quarters.

Governor Bello asserted that it was the responsibility of every state governor to secure his territory and not to always run to the center to seek help, adding that such was achievable when leaders were decisive and get connected with their people.

He also maintain that Kogi was a known hot spot for criminals and their activities and that several of the criminal elements including a discovered ISIS settlement and training camp were rooted out by the collective efforts of security agencies in the state.

The governor advised governors to instill confidence in their people which he noted would ease their mind towards intelligence sharing which will foster love and peace among all ethnic, religion and social groups in their territories.

This is contained in a news statement made available by the Governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Onogwu Muhammed.