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I’m not aware of ransom paid – CP By Boluwaji Obahopo – Lokoja The abducted council chairman of Yagba West Local government chairman in Kogi State, Pius Kolawole, who was kidnapped last week Saturday has regained his freedom. Kolawole who was released by his abductors late hour of Wednesday night has since been reunited with his family. Sources at the local government council revealed that N11 million was paid to secure his release. Narrating his ordeal in Egbe during a visit to the late State Pension Commissioner house, Solomon Adebayo, who was shot dead by the kidnappers, Kolawole said they were abducted at the military checkpoint between Kogi and Kwara state, which was abandoned after the military were recalled from the road.
Kidnapped Kogi council chairman regains freedom, recounts ordeals
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By Boluwaji Obahopo – Lokoja
The abducted council chairman of Yagba West Local government chairman in Kogi State, Pius Kolawole, who was kidnapped last week Saturday has regained his freedom.
Kolawole who was released by his abductors late hour of Wednesday night has since been reunited with his family.
Sources at the local government council revealed that N11 million was paid to secure his release.
Narrating his ordeal in Egbe during a visit to the late State Pension Commissioner house, Solomon Adebayo, who was shot dead by the kidnappers, Kolawole said they were abducted at the military checkpoint between Kogi and Kwara state, which was abandoned after the military were recalled from the road.
REVEALED: Governor Bello s Appointee Who Ordered Flogging, Torture Of Anti-Buhari Protesters In Kogi Identified
Abdulrahman, popularly known as Gentle, is the Senior Special Assistant to Governor Yahaya Bello on Youth and Women Mobilisation for Lokoja/Kogi (Kotonkarfe).
by Saharareporters, New York
Apr 11, 2021
The intimidation, flogging and assault of two anti-Buhari protesters mobbed in the Lokoja area of Kogi State was ordered by one Idris Abdulrahman, SaharaReporters has learnt.
Abdulrahman, popularly known as Gentle, is the Senior Special Assistant to Governor Yahaya Bello on Youth and Women Mobilisation for Lokoja/Kogi (Kotonkarfe).
It was learnt that Bello s appointee ordered that the torture of the two anti-President Muhammadu Buhari - Larry Emmanuel and Victor Udoka- both of whom were handed over to a mob to be flogged, tortured and humiliated.
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Two men, Anene Victor, and Emmanuel Larry have been jailed for protesting against President Muhammadu Buhari in Kogi state.
In a viral video on Monday, the duo, who were holding “Buhari must go” posters, were seen being flogged by youths for their demonstration.
Reacting to the incident, Kingsley Fanwo, the state commissioner for information, said the youths handed over the men to the police.
He said the youths were commended by the state government for stopping the protesters.
“The Kogi government has commended some youths for putting a stop to an alleged campaign against President Muhammadu Buhari in the state,” he said.