Ododo spoke shortly after the Eid Kabir prayers at the Okene Central Praying Ground on Sunday.
“We will make sure that Kogi is not a fertile land for criminals to come and test their intelligence,” he said.
While making reference to the last kidnap in Confluence University of Science and Technology, Osara, the governor said that the criminals wanted to test water but failed in their attempt to perpetrate their heinous act.
Ododo thanked President Bola Tinubu, security agencies and local vigilantes for their efforts in rescuing the abducted students.
He also condoled with the family of the two out of the 31 students who died in the hands of the kidnappers.
He urged Muslims to use the Eid el Kabir celebration for sober reflection, adding that, “The occasion calls for sacrifice, love and empathy as Muslims are expected to be their brothers keeper”.
He called on Nigerians, particularly the people of the state to key into the programmes and policies of the President.
The governor called for intense prayers for the present administration to overcome current challenges.
“The President is resolutely committed to bringing a new lease of life for to people despite the initial difficulties,” he added.
