The Kogi Police Command on Friday finally confirmed the armed robbery attacks on two banks in Ayingba, where a police officer was killed. The State Police Commissioner, Mr Bethrand Onuoha, made the disclosure in a statement issued in Lokoja by…
Armed men have reportedly abducted eight travellers along Oshokoshoko-Obajana-Lokoja road. The kidnappers are said to be demanding a ransom of N30 million. According to news reports, the victims were abducted around 4.30pm on Saturday when the kidnappers intercepted the vehicle…
A medical doctor identified as Dr Currency working at the Federal Teaching Hospital in Lokoja, has revealed that a group of men forcefully stormed the premises and beat hospital staff on duty over the death of a patient. Narrating…
Two persons have died in a ghastly motor accident that occurred along Ogori – Magongo road in Kogi State. Newsmen gathered that the incident happened at about 2pm on Thursday. It was learnt that one victim of the accident…
The Kogi State Government said six persons have been arrested in connection to the harassment of a member of the National Assembly who came on a courtesy visit to the Governor in his Lugard House office in Lokoja, the state…
Gov. Yahaya Bello of Kogi says he came, saw and will be leaving the state better than he met it. Bello stated this on Saturday at the 4th Convocation ceremonies of Kogi State Polytechnic, Lokoja, for 10 sets of graduating…
Security operatives in Kogi have rescued 21 kidnap victims, 48 hours after their abduction on Thursday along Ajaokuta – Itobe road in the state. Gov Yahaya Bello, who lauded the efforts of the security operatives, reiterated zero tolerance for criminal…
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, arrested 273 suspects in Kogi State between January and December, 2023. The agency also seized 6,911.2kg of illicit substances in the state during the period. The Kogi NDLEA Commander, Mr Adeyeye Olusegun, made…
About 230,411 households are expected to receive the Federal Government’s N25,000 monthly as palliatives for fuel subsidy removal in Kogi. The National Enrolment Manager, National Cash Transfer Office, NCTO, Hajiya Sadiya Abdullahi, said this when she spoke with the News…
The Kogi Police Command on Wednesday assured residents of adequate security during Christmas and New Near celebrations. The state Police Commissioner, Bethrand Onuoha, gave the assurance in a statement issued in Lokoja by the command’s spokesman, SP Williams Ovye-Aya. The…
