…Police recover Toyota Corolla
CITIZENS COMPASS— Suspected gunmen yesterday, reportedly attacked and killed Hon. Ishaq Yunusa, the Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Dekina Local Government Area of Kogi State.
The incident occurred when Yunusa was embarking on a journey via his private vehicle alongside other occupants along the Itobe-Ochadamu Expressway, around Ojuwo Olijo in Ofu Local Government Area of the state.
Confirming the incident on Friday, spokesperson, Kogi State Police Command, ASP Afusat Saliu, in a statement, said the attack occurred at about 5p.m when armed assailants emerged from the surrounding bush and opened fire on motorists.
She said a blue Toyota Corolla, with number plate, GWA 636 CH, was subsequently found abandoned along the highway.
“The driver, identified as Hon. Ishaq Yunusa, was found dead in the vehicle, while another occupant was taken into the bush by the assailants,” the statement said.
The police spokesperson said the command, in collaboration with other security agencies, had intensified operations in the area, with personnel combing the surrounding forest to locate and rescue the abducted victim and apprehend the assailants.
She said the deceased had been evacuated to Grimard Hospital, Anyigba, for autopsy, while the command was pursuing all available leads in connection with the incident.
The Commissioner of Police, Kogi State Command, CP Naziru Bello Kankarofi, directed sustained security operations along the affected corridor and ordered efforts to bring the perpetrators to justice.
The command urged motorists and residents along the route to remain vigilant and promptly report suspicious movements to the police or other security agencies.
It said further updates would be provided as more information becomes available.
