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News Nigeria » Kogi » Security: Kidnapping - Kogi Govt Launches Workplace Security Sensitisation for Workers

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Published on: Wednesday 09 September 2026

The Kogi State Government has commenced a workplace security sensitisation campaign across the 21 local government areas to encourage workers to remain security-conscious and make informed decisions ...

News Nigeria » Kogi » Security: Nigeria’s kidnapping map is changing as armed groups move into new territories

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Published on: Tuesday 08 September 2026

Nigeria’s kidnapping crisis is entering a more difficult phase. Military operations are disrupting established criminal ...

News Nigeria » Kogi » Security: NSCDC arrests suspected vandal of critical infrastructure in Kogi

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Published on: Tuesday 08 September 2026

Kogi State Command, has arrested a suspected vandal of critical national assets and infrastructure in the state. The command’s Public Relations Officer, SC Aliyu Abdullahi, disclosed this in a ...

News Nigeria » Kogi » Security: Kogi Police Warn Political Actors Against Violence as 21 Parties Commit to Peaceful 2027 Poll

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Published on: Wednesday 09 September 2026

Twenty-one political parties in Kogi sign a peace accord as police warn against violence, hate speech, other offences in 2027 elections.

News Nigeria » Kogi » Security: Kogi Govt Commends Security Forces For Rescue Of 21 Kidnap Victims

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Published on: Monday 31 August 2026

The Kogi State Government has commended the joint security forces for rescuing 21 kidnapped victims in Dekina Local Government Area of the state, describing ...

News Nigeria » Kogi » Security: 2027: Security agencies strategise against election violence in Kogi

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Published on: Tuesday 08 September 2026

Security agencies and electoral stakeholders in Kogi State have begun preparations for the 2027 general election, with officials calling for collaboration, compliance with electoral laws, and peaceful ...

News Nigeria » Kogi » Security: NSCDC arrests suspect in Kogi for vandalizing key infrastructure

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Published on: Wednesday 09 September 2026

A suspected infrastructure vandal is now in custody after being arrested by the Kogi State Command of the NSCDC.This development was confirmed on Wednesday in an official statement by the command’s ...

News Nigeria » Kogi » Security: Tinubu hails security forces after rescue of abducted NYSC members in Kogi

News channel or source: https://dailypost.ng/2026/08/31/tinubu-hails-security-forces-after-rescue-of-abducted-nysc-members-in-kogi/
Published on: Monday 31 August 2026

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has announced the rescue of 21 people abducted in Kogi State, including 15 members of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC).

News Nigeria » Kogi » Security: Security operatives rescue 21 kidnap victims in Kogi, 48 hours after abduction

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Published on: Sunday 31 December 2023

Gov Yahaya Bello, who lauded the efforts of the security operatives, reiterated zero tolerance for criminal activities in the state. A statement by the governor’s Media Aide, Onogwu Muhammed, said a ...

News Nigeria » Kogi » Security: Nigeria’s bad roads become security traps, deepen food inflation

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Published on: Tuesday 01 September 2026

Drain billions from local economies For residents of Biu in southern Borno State, travelling to Maiduguri was once a routine ...

News Nigeria » Kogi » Security: Ododo to address Kogi East infrastructure needs—APC group

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Published on: Tuesday 08 September 2026

The Kogi East APC Legacy Group has commended Governor Usman Ahmed Ododo for responding to the infrastructure needs of the district following the commencement of procurement processes for road and ...

News Nigeria » Kogi » Security: Nigeria: 19 Parties Sign Peace Pact in Kogi, Pledge to Respect Electoral Laws

News channel or source: https://allafrica.com/stories/202609090112.html
Published on: Tuesday 08 September 2026

Political parties in Kogi State on Tuesday signed a peace accord, pledging to conduct their campaigns and political activities strictly in accordance with the law.