Friday, August 28, 2026 - Gunmen have k!lled Hon. Ishaq Onu Yunusa, the All Progressives Congress (APC) chairman of Dekina Local Government Area of Kogi State.
Yunusa was attacked and m8rdered along the Itobe–Ochadamu
Expressway, around Ojuwo Olijo, in Ofu Local Government Area on Thursday,
August 27, 2026.
The spokesperson for the Kogi State Command, ASP Afusat
Saliu, confirmed the attack in a statement on Friday.
The PPRO stated that the command has launched a manhunt for
the assailants.
According to Saliu, the incident occurred at about 5:00 p.m.
when the gunmen reportedly emerged from the surrounding bush and opened
sporadic fire on motorists.
Following the attack, a blue Toyota Corolla with
registration number GWA 636 CH was found abandoned along the highway.
The driver, identified as Hon. Ishaq Yunusa, was found d3ad
inside the vehicle, while another occupant was reportedly abducted and taken
into the bush by the attackers.
The command said it had mobilised personnel, in
collaboration with other security agencies, to comb the surrounding forests in
a bid to rescue the abducted victim and apprehend the perpetrators.
The remains of the deceased were evacuated to Grimard
Hospital, Anyigba, for autopsy, while investigators continued to pursue
available leads regarding the incident.
The Commissioner of Police, Kogi State Command, CP Naziru
Bello Kankarofi, psc, mni, has directed sustained security operations along the
affected corridor to restore safety and ensure that those responsible are
brought to justice.
The Command urged motorists and residents using the route to
remain vigilant and promptly report suspicious movements or activities to the
Police and other security agencies.
The Police said further updates would be released as more
information emerges.
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