The Kogi State Government is facing mounting pressure to take action against Inspector Ismaila and his gang, who are reportedly terrorising the community of Ejule with impunity.
According to Isaiah Davies Ijele, Director of New Media and Spokesperson for the Social Democratic Party (SDP) in Kogi State, “The safety and security of the people should be the utmost priority of any government. It is unacceptable for individuals to roam freely with weapons, potentially endangering the lives of innocent citizens.”
Ijele expressed deep concern over the alleged lack of action from the authorities, particularly given that Ejule is the hometown of Deputy Governor Elder Joel Oyibo. “The fact that such blatant disregard for the law is happening in the same hometown of the Deputy Governor is troubling. It raises serious questions about the rule of law and the responsibility of those in power to uphold justice and protect our land from criminals and thuggery activities.”
The SDP spokesperson alleged that Inspector Ismaila and his gang have been involved in various criminal activities, including plotting to eliminate leaders and supporters of the SDP candidate in the last election. “Many of our members already sustained injuries in the same community and environs,” Ijele claimed.
Ijele called for a thorough investigation into the matter and urged the state government and security agencies to take swift and transparent action to address the issue of lawlessness and potential collusion with criminal activities. “The community deserves to feel safe and protected, and it is imperative that those responsible for maintaining law and order act swiftly to restore trust and ensure justice prevails.”
