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Police operatives from the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Command have successfully raided several identified kidnappers' hideouts in Chikara, Kogi State, bordering Abuja and the Zuba area of the territory. This significant operation was confirmed by SP Josephine Adeh, the FCT Police Public Relations Officer, in a statement released to DAILYPolice Raid Kidnappers' Hideouts On Abuja-Kogi Border, One Suspect Killed
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Former governor of Kogi state, Alhaji Yahaya Bello has again failed to show up at the Federal High Court in Abuja for arraignment on the corruption charge against him.The case was filed by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).The arraignment of former Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello, in an alleged N80B money laundering case broughFormer Kogi Governor Yahaya Bello Again Fails To Appear In Court Over N80Billion Fraud Trial
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The donation of a traditional well by Paul Gowon Haruna, a member of the ruling All Progressives Congress and a representative of the Bassa/Dekina Federal constituency in the 10th National Assembly, has sparked controversy among the residents of his constituency. Despite Haruna’s intention to address water needs through this constituency projectNational Assembly Member, Paul Haruna Donates Well to Kogi Residents as Constituency Project
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Police in Kogi State, yesterday, said it recovered some guns and bullets from some criminal terrorizing the state following a gun battle.State Police Public Relations Officer, William Aya who spoke in Lokoja said the war against criminal elements in the state was yielding positive result.He said the wounded criminals were apprehended along ObajanaPolice Recover Weapons As They Engage In Gun Battle With Kidnappers In Kogi
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The management of Confluence University of Science and Technology, CUSTECH, Kogi State, has declared three-day mourning over the killing of two students of the institution by kidnappers.CUSTECH Registrar, Ms Olufunke Hudson, disclosed this in a statement on Sunday.The students: James Michael-Anajuwe and Musa Hussein, first year students of InformaKogi Varsity Declares 3 Days Mourning For Slain Kidnapped Students
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In a heartbreaking development, two students of Confluence University of Science and Technology, Osara, Okene, Kogi State, fell victim to the violence perpetrated by terrorists who raided the institution two weeks ago. The bandits, who had previously abducted students preparing for their upcoming examinations, claimed the lives of Michael AnajuweTRAGIC LOSS! Two Kogi Students Killed By Terrorists Over Failure To Pay Ransom
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The Kogi State Police Command has rescued five victims kidnapped earlier at Aresuare area of Ajaokota, Kogi Central.They were said to have been rescued in Adogo forest near Ajaokota, in Kogi Central by the police led by SP Yusuf Hantsi in collaboration with the local vigilantes on Thursday.In a statement issued in the early hours of Friday, the stPolice Rescue Five Kidnapped Victims In Kogi Forest
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Five people have been confirmed dead three others were injured in an head on collisiinvolving a Ford Galaxy space wagon and Mazda car on Kabba-Obajana road in Kabba Local Government Area of Kogi state on Thursday. .“The head-on collision between the two cars moving in the opposite directions happened due to speeding and wrongful overtaking by onFive Persons Dead, 3 Injured As Two Vehicles Collide In Kogi
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In a tragic turn of events, two young individuals fell victim to a ruthless attack by unidentified gunmen in the serene town of Ogbe, nestled within the Yagba West Local Government Area of Kogi State. The incident, which unfolded on Friday, has sent shockwaves through the community, leaving its residents reeling in grief and disbelief.According toGunmen Strike Again: Two Youths Slain In Ogbe, Kogi State
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The Inspector General of Police (I-G), Mr Kayode Egbetokun, has deployed a helicopter and police security apparatus to rescue the remaining abducted students OF Confluence University of Science and Technology (CUSTECH) in Kogi who were abducted on 9 May by suspected bandits,Police said 21 of the abducted students had been rescued so far.It is notPolice Deploy Helicopter To Rescue Abducted Kogi Varsity Students
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The Lawmaker representing Yagba West in the Kogi State House of Assembly, Idowu Ibikunle has cried out over the abduction of one of his constituents identified as Bukola Awo in the Ejiba area of the state.Addressing a press conference in Lokoja on Tuesday, Ibikunle said the abductors of the girl are demanding for N20 million to release her.He saidKogi Lawmaker, Idowu Ibikunle Laments As Gunmen Demand N20M To Release Kidnap Victim
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An additional six kidnapped students of the Confluence University of Science and Technology (CUSTECH) in Osara, Kogi, have been rescued unhurt.This increased to 20, the number of students of the university already rescued by a combined team of security operatives and local hunters. The state Commissioner for Information, Kingsley Fanwo, disclosed6 More Abducted Students From CUSTECH Kogi Rescued, 4 Still Missing
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Fourteen of the students of the Confluence University of Science and Technology (CUSTECH), Osara in Kogi State abducted from their school last Thursday night have regained their freedom.They were kidnapped from their school by terrorists who invaded the school while they were preparing for their first-semester examination scheduled to begin today.JUST IN: 14 Abducted Confluence University Students In Kogi Regain Freedom
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A senior lecturer at the Federal University Lokoja (FUL) faced severe consequences on Friday, May 10, when he was publicly stripped almost naked by a group of female students over allegations of making forceful sexual advances towards one of them.The lecturer, whose identity has not been confirmed, teaches in the English Department and had allegedKogi University Lecturer Stripped Nak3d Over Alleged Sexual Misconduct
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has lambasted the immediate past Governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello, accusing him of attempting to truncate the criminal case that was initiated against him by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC.The court, in the ruling that was delivered by Justice Emeka Nwite, on Friday, restated the order it made on April 17, which directed seUPDATE: Court Blasts Ex Kogi Gov. Yahaya Bello, Restates Order For His Arrest
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The government of Kogi State has vowed that the abducted students of Confluence University of Science and Technology, CUSTEC, Osara, Okene, would be rescued alive.Bandits, on Thursday night, invaded the institution and abducted some students.Also, an eyewitness account has it that the bandits swooped on the university around 9 p.m., while the stud"All Abducted Kogi University Students Will Be Rescued Alive" -Govt Vows
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Bandits, on Thursday night, stormed the Confluence University of Science and Technology, CUSTEC, Osara, Okene in Kogi State, and kidnapped some students.According to the News Agency of Nigeria, an eyewitness said the bandits swooped on the university around 9:00 pm while the students were reading for their upcoming exams.The source said that the bVIDEO: Suspected Bandits Storm Confluence University In Kogi, Abduct Students Studying In Class
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Residents Doctors at the Federal Teaching Hospital Lokoja, FTHL on Thursday protested over the shortage of manpower and alleged obnoxious policies introduced by the management of the hospital led by Dr Olatunde Alabi.The protesting doctors carried placard with various inscriptions saying, ‘We want to work, not to work and die,’ don’t kill usResidents Doctors Protest Poor Working Conditions, Shortage Of Manpower In Kogi
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Peter Obi, the Labour Party's Presidential candidate in the 2023 election, has attributed the deaths of 35 individuals from accidents in Kogi and Enugu states to inadequate road infrastructure and insecurity during President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's administration.Obi disclosed this in several posts on his official X handle on Wednesday.RecalPeter Obi Reacts To The Deaths Of 35 Nigerians In Horrific Kogi, Enugu Road Clashes
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Security operatives have arrested a suspected kidnapper and gun runner terrorising communities in Igalamela/Odolu Local Government Area of Kogi State.The suspect, Abubakar Ali Damina,43, was arrested on Monday at Ofodo village close to Igabada during a joint operation conducted by security forces and vigilante operatives led by Mohammed Ajitata. ASecurity Operatives And Vigilantes Arrest Kidnapper Terrorising Communities In Kogi
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In a significant development in the ongoing investigation involving former Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello, the American International School of Abuja has refunded $760,910.84 to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).The refund stems from a larger sum of $845,852, allegedly paid by Bello as school fees for the education of five of hAmerican School Abuja Refunds $760,910 To EFCC In Former Kogi State Gov., Yahaya Bello's Case (Photos)
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A Kogi State High Court in Lokoja has summoned the Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ola Olukoyede, to appear before it on May 13, 2024, to address allegations of contempt of court.The court's directive follows a motion filed by the immediate past Governor of Kogi State, Alhaji Yahaya Bello, accusing the EFCC ofKogi Court Summons EFCC Chair, Ola Olukoyede Over Alleged Contempt, Yahaya Bello Case
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Gunmen suspected to be armed robbers have killed Dr. Sarinus Ettor Kabo, an associate professor of Law at the Prince Abubakar University Anyigba, (formerly Kogi State University).Details of the incident are still sketchy at the time of filing this report but it was gathered that Kabo was shot dead along Makurdi-Naka Road, between Adaka and Kula coPhotos Of Kogi University Lecturer, Sarinus Kano Killed By Suspected Armed Robbers
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The Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Ola Olukoyede, has revealed how he put a phone call across to Yahaya Bello, former governor of Kogi, on the allegations of corruption against him.Olukoyede, who spoke in Abuja on Tuesday during an interactive session with newsmen, said Bello wanted EFCC to come to his village to iEx Kogi Gov, Yahaya Bello Demanded EFCC To Interrogate Him In His Village – EFCC Boss, Olukoyede
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No fewer than 500 legal practitioners from across the country, yesterday, stormed the Supreme Court in protest against the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC’s move to arrest the immediate past Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello, over alleged fraud.The lawyers described EFCC’s approach as illegal. In a statement signed by its co-con500 Lawyers Storm Supreme Court Over Planned Arrest Of Ex-kogi Gov, Yahaya Bello On Fraud
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A suspected drug kingpin, identified as Sumaila Ata, also known as Summy, met his demise in a confrontation with security agencies in Ajaka, Igalamela Odolu Local Government Area of Kogi State.Confirmation of Ata's death was provided by Cosmas Ilemona Atabor, the Transition Chairman of the Local Government, during a briefing with journalistsJubilation As Security Forces In Kogi State Kill Suspected Drug Kingpin, Sumaila Ata (Summy)
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The Inspector General of Police, Olukayode Egbetokun, has ordered the withdrawal of all police personnel attached to the former Governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello.The order was contained in the document with reference number: CB:4001/DOPS/PMF/FHQ/ABJ/VOL.48/ 34The document said: “IG has ordered the withdrawal of all policemen attached to HisIGP Withdraws Policemen Attached To Wanted Ex Kogi Gov. Yahaya Bello
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The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has declared a former governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello, wanted for offences relating to economic and financial crimes.This was contained in a notice posted on the commission’s official Facebook page on Thursday.The notice read, “ The public is hereby notified that Yahaya Adoza Bello (former GovBREAKING: EFCC Officially Declares Ex Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello Wanted
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The incumbent Kogi State governor, Usman Ododo, has snuck away the embattled ex-governor of the state, Yahaya Bello, from his Abuja residence, according to The Cable.Ododo arrived at the residence following a heavy security crackdown on Wednesday, by the operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, and other security agenciesDrama as Kogi Governor Ododo Sneaks Yahaya Bello Out of Abuja Home to Avoid EFCC Arrest
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A High Court sitting in Lokoja, Kogi State, has restrained the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission from infringing on the fundamental human rights of Alhaji Yahaya Bello, former Kogi State Governor.In a two hour judgment delivered on Wednesday, at the High Court 4 and presided over by Hon. Justice I.A Jamil, in suit no HCL/68/M/2020, the courCourt Restrains EFCC From Arresting, Detaining, Prosecuting Ex Kogi Gov. Yahaya Bello
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