He assured residents of effective collaboration between the corps and security agencies in ensuring hitch-free celebrations in the city.
“Intelligence will be shared with sister agencies to ensure protection of lives and property.’’
The officers and men were charged to embark on effective and rigorous patrol of the state before, during and after the festivities.
“The robbers abandoned three vehicles used for the operation,” said the police.
The dreaded Islamic group has been claiming responsibility for several explosions in Kogi state and is believed to operating a sleeper cell in the state.
The Nigeria Police Force has deployed top human and machine assets for the June 18 governorship election in Ekiti State.
The suspect was tracked and arrested in Osogbo, Osun state on April 14, by the Counter Terrorism Unit of the Ondo command.
