The Nigeria Bar Association, Idah Branch has called on Government at all levels to take adequate steps to address security concerns, particularly, the issue of incessant kidnappings going on in Kogi State, especially in Kogi East. In a statement issued on Saturday, the 13th day of September, 2025 (which was made available to one of our Correspondents), the Chairman of the Branch, James Michael, Esq., expressed sadness over the recent increase of kidnapping activities in Kogi State, including the recent kidnapping of a lawyer, A.B Shauib, Esq., who is a member of the Branch. The Statement reads,
“We, the Nigerian Bar Association, Idah Branch, urgently call for drastic steps to address the alarming rate of insecurity in Kogi East. Recent incidents, including the kidnapping of our member, A.B. Shuaib Esq, at Okugo in Olamaboro Local Government Area, and frequent abductions along Okura-Ojapata, Ochadamu-Itobe-Ajaokuta-Lokoja Road, and Ikeje-Aloma Road, underscore the dire need for enhanced security measures.
The Statement reads further:
“We demand:
1. Increased security presence
2. Intelligence-led operations
3. Community engagement
4. Swift justice for perpetrators
The Statement concluded that: “Collective action is crucial to ensuring citizens’ safety and well-being”
It is expected that the Government would hearken to this demand amidst other demands of concerned citizens to address the issue of recurrent kidnappings going on in Kogi State.
