How gunmen killed Kogi APC Chairman, abduct passenger

By Johnson Arua

Gunmen on Thursday killed the All Progressives Congress (APC) Chairman in Dekina Local Government Area of Kogi State, Hon. Ishaq Yunusa, after opening fire on his vehicle along the Itobe–Ochadamu road.

The attack occurred at about 5pm around Ojuwo Olijo in Ofu Local Government Area, when the assailants reportedly emerged from the surrounding bush and opened sporadic fire on motorists plying the route.

Yunusa was said to have been travelling in a blue Toyota Corolla with registration number GWA 636 CH when the gunmen attacked the vehicle.

Confirming the incident on Friday, the Kogi State Police Public Relations Officer, ASP Afusat Saliu, said Yunusa was found dead inside the vehicle, while another occupant was abducted by the attackers.

Saliu said the vehicle was later discovered abandoned on the highway with the APC chairman’s body inside.

The police spokesperson said: “The incident occurred at about 1700hrs when armed assailants emerged from the surrounding bush and opened sporadic fire at motorists.

“The driver, identified as Hon. Ishaq Yunusa, was found dead in the vehicle, while another occupant was taken into the bush by the assailants.”

She said Yunusa’s remains had been evacuated to Grimard Hospital, Anyigba, for autopsy, while security operatives had intensified efforts to rescue the abducted victim and apprehend the attackers.

According to her, the Commissioner of Police, Kogi State Command, CP Naziru Bello Kankarofi, had ordered sustained operations along the affected corridor to restore security and bring the perpetrators to justice.

The command urged motorists and residents along the route to remain vigilant and report suspicious movements to the police and other security agencies, assuring the public that further updates would be provided as investigations continue.