Tag: Kogi State
Kogi: Gunmen kill 3, abduct 3 in attacks on Mopamuro communities
The incidents were confirmed by the Chairman of Mopamuro Local Government Area, Ademola Bello alongside traditional authorities and community leaders…
Kogi: Gunmen abduct five Magongo indigenes
The victims were returning from a wedding ceremony in Jos, Plateau State, when they were kidnapped at 8 p.m on…
Soldier, one other killed as troops rescue 21 passengers from bandits in Kogi
Troops of the 12 Brigade had in a coordinated operation on Tuesday, foiled an ambush by bandits, killed one bandit…
Troops intercept man with 10 bags of cannabis in Kogi
The vehicle, driven by the suspect, was also found with a branded police hat and belt displayed on the dashboard,…
Kogi farmers get cargo tricycles for easy farm produce transportation
The tricycles were procured under a joint funding arrangement where farmers contributed 30 per cent of the cost while IFAD-VCDP…
Kogi: Killing of woman triggers protest against insecurity in Isanlu community
The bandits allegedly killed the woman after realising she could not keep up with their speed as they attempted to…
One injured as bus passengers escape from kidnappers in Kogi
Yagba Federal Constituency in Kogi West senatorial zone has degenerated into a theatre of insecurity, with gunmen suspected to be…
Kogi: Troops rescue 2 kidnapped victims, retrieve N3.8m ransom money
The statement indicated that the operation followed reports to the troops that relatives of some of the kidnapped victims were…
Oyebanji coasts to victory as APC adopts consensus in Ekiti primary
The Ekiti governorship election is scheduled for June 20, 2026. Governor Oyebanji became the sole candidate after one of the…
Kogi: Gunmen abduct man, wife in Yagba East, demand N100m ransom
Bandits have marauded Yagba Federal constituency in recent times. Among the recent victims of abduction is Mrs Omolayo Jacob, also…
Kogi: MopAmuro LG targets over 32,000 children in immunization campaign
The campaign runs from the 6th to the 15th of October and enjoys support from the UNICEF. The exercise is…
Kogi: Vigilante operatives arrest 2 for allegedly supplying food to bandits
The suspects are currently in custody, and investigations are ongoing to uncover further details about their operations and any potential…
Insecurity: Kogi LG Chairs ban sale of fuel in jerrycans
The ban on the sale of fuel in jerrycans will cut off logistics supply to the criminal elements, Mr Ademola…
At least 20 dead in Kogi boat mishap, many missing
The boat that was fully loaded with people departed from the Onugwa community in Ibaji heading to the Ilushi market,…
Gunmen continue rampage in Kogi, kill policemen, others
There have been rising cases of security breaches in Yagbaland and other parts of Kogi west senatorial zone in recent…