Multiple Abduction Incidents in Kogi State, Several Victims Rescued, Search Ongoing

By: Zagazola Makama

Kogi State was rocked by two separate abduction incidents on April 19, resulting in several victims being rescued, while authorities continue to search for the remaining hostages and pursue the perpetrators.

Intelligence sources told Zagazola Makama that The first incident occurred at about 0830 hours when armed hoodlums forcefully stopped an Opel Space Commercial Bus traveling from Ilorin to Isanlu.

The assailants abducted seven occupants of the bus, taking them into the nearby bush. Security operatives were swiftly mobilized to the scene. After combing the surrounding area, they successfully rescued four of the abducted victims. However, the search for the remaining three continues.

The second abduction occurred later that day at approximately 1530 hours when Hon. Obinna Chidoka, a politician from Anambra State, vehicle, a Toyota Hilux was ambushed by armed hoodlums along Mamerebo Village on the Itobe-Anyingba Road. The assailants shot at the vehicle, injuring the driver, Ngozi Kingsley, who sustained a bullet wound to his left leg.

Despite the injury, Kingsley managed to escape to a nearby police station for assistance. He was rushed to the Royal Medical Centre for treatment following the attack.

At the scene of the attack, the police discovered a Toyota Hiace bus. The bus driver, identified as Ogwuebu George, informed authorities that he was traveling from Abuja to Umuahia, Abia State, when the hoodlums stopped his vehicle and abducted five of his passengers.

Another vehicle, a Passat Golf, was also intercepted by the attackers, who abducted the driver while four of the passengers were rescued.

The police recovered the two vehicles, the Toyota Hiace and the Passat Golf, and have secured them at the station for safekeeping. Efforts are underway to rescue the remaining victims, while a manhunt for the assailants has been launched.

Multiple Abduction Incidents in Kogi State, Several Victims Rescued, Search Ongoing

Five Dead, 26 Injured in Lagos Building Collapse – Police sources

By Zagazola Makama

Five persons have been confirmed dead while 26 others sustained varying degrees of injuries following the collapse of a two-storey building under construction in the Ojodu area of Lagos State.

The incident occurred at about 9:00 a.m. on Friday at No. 10 Oremeta Street, Ojodu, where the building, owned by Equal Right Company, caved in during ongoing construction work aimed at adding a third floor.

Police at the Lagos state command said that the building, which had remained under construction for several years, was being used as a restaurant on the ground floor, with staff and customers trapped at the time of the collapse.

Upon receipt of a distress call, the police said rescue efforts were swiftly activated as a combined team of conventional policemen, Police Tactical Teams, firefighters, National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA), Lagos State Ambulance Service, Red Cross, Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), and Lagos State Building Control Agency (LASBCA) were mobilized to the scene.

“So far, 26 victims who sustained varying degrees of injuries have been rescued and taken to the hospital for treatment, while five persons were recovered dead,” the statement read.

Police said search and rescue operations are ongoing, as more victims may still be trapped under the debris.

aFive Dead, 26 Injured in Lagos Building Collapse – Police sources

INTERNATIONAL GOLFERS ARRIVE DELTA STATE

· LATE OLARE-AJA OF KOKO GOLF TOURNAMENT BEGINS IN KOKO

· AKOGATE, COUNTRY CLUB UNVEIL ACTIVITIES FOR AGANBI MEMORIAL

By: Our Reporter

The Late Olare-Aja of Koko Golf Classic is due to begin on Friday, April 25, 2025 in Delta State.

The tournament scheduled from April 25-27 will be held at Country Club, Canaan Land.

‘’The invitational event is to celebrate the life and legacy of Deacon S. E. Aganbi, Second Republic Politician, Bible Interpreter and Revered Founder of Canaan Land, who served his people with unwavering dedication until his passing. It is also to honour his enduring values of leadership, integrity, love and cultural stewardship’’ a statement by the Chief Executive Officer of Akogate Group, Felix Aganbi said.

The statement issued in Koko, headquarters of Warri North Local Government Area, expressed excitement about the tournament’s potential success.

‘’ ‘’There is a huge amount at stake. We are looking forward to the top talent from across the world competing at the Late Olare-Aja of Koko Golf Classic. We are also looking forward to a memorable weekend filled with friendship, competition and community spirit.

The statement highlighted Akogate’s role in the advancement of sports and inspiration of sportspersons in Nigeria and abroad.

‘’We are excited by the overall enthusiasm of amateur and professional golfers towards the history making Late Olare-Aja of Koko Golf Classic’’

The statement unveiled badminton, table tennis, darts, Ayo, Ludo, cocktail night and award presentation party as activities lined up for the celebration of the life of the renowned lawyer and politician’’.

It further highlighted the exceptional opportunity for rising stars to compete against world-class players.

‘There are a lot of players who will be playing. There are also many players on the waiting list hoping to gain entry. It will be a star-studded field’’ the statement added.

INTERNATIONAL GOLFERS ARRIVE DELTA STATE