Kogi Monarch and Wife Kidnapped by Gunmen

The Oba of Idofin, Shedrack Durojaiye Obibeni, and his wife were kidnapped by suspected gunmen on Moday, June 20, 2023 in Yagba East Local Government Area of Kogi state.

They were kidnapped along Makutu-Idofin road in Kogi State at about 5 pm on Monday.
Confirming the incident, Mr Abdulrasak Asiru, Yagba East Local Government Council Chairman described it as “very shocking” and “sad”.

Asiru said that he was still in shock over the incident which had not happened in the area for almost two years.
He said “I as the council chairman and the people of Yagba East are in great shock over the kidnap of our respected Oba and his wife this evening.

“This is because we in this LGA have a very robust security architecture keeping vigil and warding off criminal elements away from us.
“This incident was well planned by the kidnappers because from what I learnt, the Oba and his wife only moved out to see something, and in less than 10 minutes that incident happened.

He emphasized on the need for security operatives to be on their toes to apprehend the culprits. This act will not be given space to thrive back again after experiencing relative peace overtime.
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