Kogi State Government Assures Safety Amidst Kidnapping and Violence

Strategic Insights -

The Kogi State government, led by Honourable Kingsley Fanwo, Commissioner for Information and Communications, has assured citizens of its commitment to safety despite recent kidnappings and violence in the state. The government is collaborating with security agencies to ensure the safe return of Hon. Pius Kolawole, the Chairman of Yagba West Local Government Area, who was abducted on his way back from Kwara State. The attack resulted in the death of Hon. Solomon Adebayo, a Commissioner in the Kogi State Pension Commission, due to gunshot wounds.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Kogi State government is working with security agencies to maintain the state's status as the safest in Nigeria.
  • Honourable Pius Kolawole, the Chairman of Yagba West Local Government Area, was abducted on his way back from Kwara State, and his whereabouts are still unknown.
  • Hon. Solomon Adebayo, a Commissioner in the Kogi State Pension Commission, died due to gunshot wounds sustained during the attack.
  • The Kogi State Government has assured the family of Hon. Pius Kolawole and the people of Yagba West of its commitment to ensure his release.
  • Honourable Kingsley Fanwo, Commissioner for Information and Communications, has commiserated with the family of late Hon. Solomon Adebayo and the people of Yagba West.
  • The Kogi State government is committed to collaborating with neighboring states to ensure the security of lives and property.

Statistics:

  • 1 Commissioner from the Kogi State Pension Commission, Hon. Solomon Adebayo, died due to gunshot wounds.
  • 1 Chairman of Yagba West Local Government Area, Hon. Pius Kolawole, is still missing.
  • Kogi State government has collaborated with security agencies in both Kwara and Kogi States, including local security services, to ensure the safe return of Hon. Pius Kolawole.
  • 1 family, the family of late Hon. Solomon Adebayo, has been commiserated with by the Kogi State government.

Sources:

  • Kogi State Government press statement.
  • Honourable Kingsley Fanwo, Commissioner for Information and Communications.