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Radio Nigeria goes off air in Kogi as robbers attack station

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Radio Nigeria goes off air in Kogi as robbers attack station

Radio Nigeria’s Prime 101.5FM Jimgbe in Kogi State has gone off air following a robbery attack in which transmission equipment worth millions of naira were stolen.

Quoting the General Manager of the Station, Momoh-Jimoh Adeiza, Kogi Reports, a local publication, said the incident happened in the early hours of Saturday.

The armed robbers were said to have operated uninterrupted for more than three hours.

Adezia told reporters that they woke up to see that their station had been vandalised, with no trace of the armed men behind the incident.

“This is a major attack on the station. We are currently off air because our equipment has been stolen by armed criminals. When they came, they tied up our security Man on duty to carry out their nefarious activities. Where do we go from here now?”

“I am calling on security agencies to double their efforts in apprehending those criminals who have carried out this grievous crime. I have communicated with our zonal director on this sad development,” he said.

Adeiza, however, called on the relevant authorities to come to the aid of the station so that it can come back on air again.

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Narrating his ordeal with the suspected criminals, the security man on duty, identified as Daniel Haruna, said the robbers were armed with dangerous weapons such as guns, cutlasses, adding that they moved away with copper parts of the feeder lines, 22 pieces of modules, armoured cables, generator batteries, and many more.

“They were more than 10 armed criminals who attacked our station. They came around 1 am this Saturday morning with guns and cutlasses. When they pointed a torchlight on me, they immediately gripped me and tied me to a tree and blindfolded my eyes.

“I could not scream because I was helpless. They operated for more than three hours before they left our station. I have never experienced this kind of thing in my life before,” he stated.

Meanwhile, the Kogi State government has said that the vandalism of Radio Nigeria equipment in Kogi State is condemnable.

Kogi State Commissioner for Information and Communications, Kingsley Femi Fanwo, in a statement issued on Saturday, said the state government would work with security agencies to ensure that the perpetrators are apprehended and brought to book.

“We will work with the management of the station to ascertain the degree of vandalism and also get clues on what led to the unfortunate incident.

“The Kogi State Government is committed to protecting all federal agencies within the state, saying efforts will be made to stop this from becoming a new normal.

“We will be ready to render any possible support to the station in this trying period, as we urge federal agencies in the state to be security conscious and always inform the State Government if and when they need support,” he said.

 

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Delta State Police Arrest Suspects in Killing of Retired Justice Ifeoma Okogwu

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Delta State Police Arrest Suspects in Killing of Retired Justice Ifeoma Okogwu

The Delta State Police Command has made a significant breakthrough in the investigation into the murder of retired Justice Ifeoma Okogwu in Anambra State, arresting key suspects linked to the case.

Spokesperson SP Bright Edafe disclosed on Sunday that operatives of the Homicide Section of the State Criminal Investigation Department (CID), acting on credible intelligence, apprehended 25-year-old security guard Godwin Mngumi on 6 December 2025. Mngumi allegedly murdered the retired judge, and authorities also recovered the deceased’s mobile phone from him.

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According to Edafe, Mngumi confessed to inviting a friend, Nnaji Obalum, and another accomplice — who remains at large — to the residence where the crime was committed. Obalum has since been arrested, while a manhunt continues for the third suspect.

The arrests mark a major step forward in the effort to bring all perpetrators of the high-profile murder to justice.

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Delta State Police Recover Arms, Arraign 18 Suspects in Crackdown on Cultism, Violent Crimes

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December 7, 2025

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Delta State Police Recover Arms, Arraign 18 Suspects in Crackdown on Cultism, Violent Crimes

The Delta State Police Command, led by Commissioner of Police CP Olufemi Abaniwonda, has made significant strides in its ongoing campaign against cultism and violent crimes. Recent operations, including an intelligence-led arms recovery in Abraka and the arraignment of 18 suspects, highlight the command’s intensified enforcement efforts across the state.

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Spokesperson SP Bright Edafe said on Saturday that the CP-Special Assignment Team (CP-SAT), under ASP Julius Robinson, executed a successful operation on December 6, 2025, targeting cult-related activities and the proliferation of illegal firearms. Acting on credible intelligence, officers conducted a coordinated search at No. 2 Umeghe Community, Abraka, the residence of Isiakpere Friday, 67.

The move underscores the Delta State Police’s commitment to restoring safety and security in communities affected by criminal and cult-related activities.

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Nigerian Army Suspends Retirements for Officers Amid Nationwide Security Emergency

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December 7, 2025

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Nigerian Army Suspends Retirements for Officers Amid Nationwide Security Emergency

The Nigerian Army has temporarily frozen both statutory and voluntary retirements for certain officers, including Generals, following the nationwide security emergency declared by President Bola Tinubu. The decision aims to bolster manpower as the country faces a surge in kidnappings and worsening insecurity.

The move comes after more than 600 abduction cases were reported in November 2025, including the kidnapping of over 300 students in Niger State, 38 worshippers in Kwara State, and 25 students in Kebbi State.

An internal circular dated December 3 and signed by Maj. Gen. E. I. Okoro on behalf of the Chief of Army Staff cited provisions in the Harmonised Terms and Conditions of Service Officers (HTACOS) 2024, allowing service extensions “in the interest of the service.” The memo explains that officers usually retire upon reaching age limits, completing 35 years of service, or failing promotion/conversion boards, but these rules can be overridden during national emergencies.

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The suspension affects officers who have:

  • Failed promotion examinations three times
  • Been passed over repeatedly at promotion boards
  • Reached rank age limits
  • Failed conversion boards thrice
  • Completed 35 years of service

Officers granted extensions will remain in service but will not be eligible for further promotions, courses, secondments, or extra-regimental appointments. Those unwilling to continue can still proceed with standard exit procedures.

Commanders have been instructed to communicate the directive and manage morale across units, with the policy to be reviewed once national security conditions improve.

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