Tag: Koton-Karfe local government

Kogi Prison Break: five of 12 inmates recaptured as interior minister issues strong message

Ayo Olowo

Nigeria’s minister of interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, on Monday ordered a probe into the prison break at the federal correctional centre in Koton Karfe area of Kogi state, at least 12 inmates escaped. According to a statement issued on Monday, Abubakar Umar, the service public relations officer (SPRO), said the NCoS launched a manhunt for the escapees […]

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Gunmen kill 14 in Agbudu, Kogi State

Ayo Olowo

There was pandemonium in Agbudu, Koton-Karfe local government area of Kogi state as unknown gunmen killed 14 people, including 13 members of a family. The ugly incident occurred around 2am on Wednesday. Ede Ayuba, Kogi police commissioner who confirmed the killings at a press briefing, said he had mobilised his men but the gunmen had […]

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