Tag: Kogi state

Bandit Commanders Relocate to Kogi, Gov Ododo Announces Early Curfew

Ododo says top bandit commanders have moved into Kogi, prompting an urgent security overhaul. State imposes 4 p.m. daily activity restriction as government rejects ransom payments or negotiations. Police dismiss…

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40 Abducted, 31 Rescued as Troops Battle Kidnappers in Kogi

• Troops, local security chase kidnappers, free 31 hostages • Search ongoing for 10 missing passengers, including bus driver Tension has gripped Kogi State following the abduction of over 40…

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Natasha Reconciles With Akpabio, Invites Senate President to Project Commissioning in Kogi

Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan formally invites Senate President Godswill Akpabio and colleagues to Kogi for project commissioning. The gesture marks the first major sign of reconciliation after her six-month suspension in…

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Kogi Offers 15% Discount on Land Use Charge for Prompt Property Owners

KGIRS gives a 15% discount to property owners who pay their Land Use Charge within five days of receiving their notice. The Land Use Charge simplifies taxation and helps improve…

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Gunmen Kill Three Police Officers, Steal Rifles in Kogi Ambushes

Gunmen attacks in Yagba East and Abugi communities leave three officers dead Assailants make away with four AK-47 rifles loaded with ammunition Joint security forces comb area; Kogi police formations…

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Jaywon Raises Alarm Over Kogi Violence

- Five people, including three policemen and two vigilantes, were killed in just 24 hours amid escalating Kogi violence. - Jaywon criticized the authorities for remaining silent despite the deadly…

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Three Motorists Abducted Along Okene–Kabba Road in Kogi

Three motorists were reportedly abducted on Monday night along the Okene–Kabba road in Okehi Local Government Area of Kogi State. According to security sources who spoke to Zagazola Makama, the…

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Ahmed Attah Bags Award of Excellence For in Leadership and Youth Development

Hon. Ahmed Attah has been nominated to be honored with an Award of Excellence in Leadership and Youths Development at the Prestigious Global Good Governance Ambassadors Awards/Summit 2021. According to…

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Kogi Guber: PDP Chieftain Dumps PDP For APC

A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party, (PDP) in Kogi state, Hon Christopher Atule Okoche, has decamped to the ruling All Progressives Congress, (APC). Atule, a former member of the…

Police Recover Vehicle Used in Attack on Kogi REC’s Residence

The Kogi State Police Command has disclosed that its operatives have recovered a Toyota Sienna Bus used by some yet-to-be-knowm gunmen to attack the official residence of Dr. Gabriel Longpet,…