For more than three years, residents of Kogi state and motorist travelling through
the state were distressed by the activities of criminals. However, the narrative seems
to be changing gradually due to political will of the present leadership in the state,
which has strengthened collaborations with the military and other security agencies.
MUSA UMAR BOLOGI who was at the inauguration of Forward Operation Base, Okene,
writes on the signifi cance of the military base to the overall security of the state.
