Gunmen kidnap 3 children in Kogi, demand N100m ransom

Gunmen have abducted no fewer than three children at a housing estate in Ajaokuta Local Government Area of Kogi State.

The abductors have, however, made a demand of N100 million ransom for the release of the children who were abducted on Friday.

Reacting to the incident via a statement issued on Saturday, the Kogi State Commissioner for Information and Communication, Kingsley Fanwo, said the state government was working vigorously to rescue the abductees.

Fanwo stated that the government was working alongside security agencies, and vigilance groups to ensure that the abducted children are rescued alive and the assailants brought to book.

The commissioner noted that the state government remained committed to the security of the people, saying: “There is already a massive deployment to the area to achieve results.

“Kogi is known for distinguishing herself in ensuring security of lives and property of not only the residents but also of travellers crossing the state.

“In as much as we activate dynamism in our security architecture and strategy, we recognise the fact that some cowards will sometimes try to undermine our efforts.

“What we have always done in such circumstances is to go after the criminals, apprehend them and bring them to justice.”

Fanwo further assured that the Kogi State Government would not shirk its responsibility and would continue to work with security agencies to retain its position as “the safest state in the country”.

The commissioner, however, enjoined community leaders, political actors, and everyone to contribute to the state’s security architecture geared at keeping the state safe.

The Star