One Killed, 4 Kidnapped in Multiple Abductions in Kogi Community

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Multiple abductions were reported in the ancient town of Kabba, the headquarters of Kabba-Bunu Local Government Area of Kogi state, on Friday.

The rampaging gunmen killed a man and abducted four others, including two chieftaincy title holders in a town where there has been series of kidnappings in the last month.

The kidnappers were said to have first attacked the headmaster of Otu Egunbe primary school around Ayedun and whisked him away.

The headmaster was said to be on his way to Egbeda community for a programme before he was abducted.

The gunmen then proceeded to Kakun -Kabba where they killed one Chief Raphael Tolufashe Asa and abducted his daughter.

The gunmen who reportedly stormed the village around 8.30am also abducted one Chief Obamakun Maji, and a Fulani man whose name was yet to be ascertained.

It was gathered that the gunmen have made contact with families of the victims and demanded for N30 million ransom as a collective fee.

Kogi Police Command Police Public Relation Officer, DSP William Aya who confirmed the story said security personnel have been mobilized to secure release of the victims.


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