The Kupa Development Association (KUDA) has expressed deep regrets over the tragic incident that occurred in the early hours of today(Sunday), where armed bandits attacked a police checkpoint in Kupa community, Lokoja Local Government Area of Kogi State, killing police officers on duty.
Saidu Bn Malik. President, (KUDA) made the association’s position known in a statement Sunday.
KUDA president said, “This heinous act is a direct assault on peace and security”.
The attackers ambushed officers on duty, and despite the quick intervention of the police rescue team, local vigilantes, and other operatives, lives were lost. Security agencies are currently on a manhunt to apprehend the perpetrators.
Reacting to the attack, the community leader, HRH Pharm. Dauda Kabir Isah, strongly condemned the incident, describing it as “an act of wickedness that must not go unpunished.” He assured of the community’s total support in assisting security agencies to ensure that the criminals are brought to justice.
The Kupa Development Association also commended the gallantry of the police and vigilante teams, who continue to defend the people at great personal risk. KUDA calls on the Federal and State Governments to urgently strengthen security presence, reinforce police stations and checkpoints, deploy modern security equipment, and expand intelligence networks in the Kupa–Kwara–Niger corridor, a strategic route vital to national security.
KUDA noted that “the atmosphere in Kupa remains tense but calm, as residents mourn the fallen heroes who paid the supreme price while protecting their community and the fear of further attacks
“The community extends its deepest condolences to the families of the slain officers, the Nigeria Police Force, and the people of Kogi State.
“The Kupa community remains united with security agencies in the fight against banditry and pledges its full cooperation to ensure peace, safety, and justice prevail,” the statement concluded