Tragedy In Kogi: Gunmen Kill APC Chairman, Kidnap Passenger In Fresh Attack

Gunmen have killed the All Progressives Congress (APC) chairman of Dekina Local Government Area of Kogi State, Hon. Ishaq Onu Yunusa, during an attack along the Itobe–Ochadamu Expressway.

Yunusa was reportedly attacked on Thursday, August 27, 2026, around Ojuwo Olijo in Ofu Local Government Area of the state.

The Kogi State Police Command spokesperson, ASP Afusat Saliu, confirmed the incident in a statement issued on Friday.

According to Saliu, the attack occurred at about 5:00 p.m. when the assailants emerged from the surrounding bush and opened fire on motorists travelling along the highway.

Following the attack, police operatives discovered an abandoned blue Toyota Corolla with registration number GWA 636 CH along the road.

The driver, identified as Yunusa, was found dead inside the vehicle, while another occupant was reportedly abducted by the attackers and taken into the bush.

The police spokesperson said security operatives had been mobilised, in collaboration with other security agencies, to search the surrounding forests for the abducted victim and track down the perpetrators.

Yunusa’s remains were evacuated to Grimard Hospital, Anyigba, for autopsy as investigators continued efforts to gather information that could lead to the arrest of those responsible.

The Commissioner of Police in Kogi State, CP Naziru Bello Kankarofi, directed sustained security operations along the affected corridor to restore confidence and ensure that the perpetrators are brought to justice.