After public outcry, police restore security details of Kogi Deputy Gov Achuba

Deputy Governor of Kogi State, Simon Achuba, has heaved a sigh of relief following the restoration of security details earlier withdrawn from him.

Achuba had during a press conference on Sunday cried out that his life was in danger over the withdrawal of security details by the state Commissioner of Police.

The deputy governor who appeard not to be enjoying any peace with the state governor, Yahaya Bello, had also claimed that his impress was no longer paid to him and that the state government had cut off electricity and water supply to his quarters.

However, in a statement through his Chief Press Secretary, Akor Sylvester, on Monday, Achuba said his security details have been restored and have resumed duties.

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While commending the Inspector General of Police and the Kogi State Commissioner of Police for their response to his complaint, he enjoined the Police State Command to monitor the officers they send to sensitive duty posts so as to guide against them being used for unlawful assignments that could tarnish the image of the police.

He further appreciated the Press for their courage and professionalism which in no small measure helped in getting the information out to the public.

Achuba, who promised to sustain a good working relationship with the Press, did not state what has happened with his impress, as well as electricity and water supply to his quarters.

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