Kogi Robbery: Yahaya Bello Releases N10m For Robbery Victims’ Burial

Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello has released N10 million for the burial of victims of last week’s robbery attack at Isanlu, in Yagba East council, which claimed seven policemen, including that of the divisional police officer in the area.

Recall nine persons including eight policemen were killed in a deadly attack on Thursday in Isanlu when a gang of robbers attacked a bank in the town. The divisional police officer (DPO) was among the officers killed in the town. The armed men stormed the police station, releasing all the detainees before killing the officers.

They subsequently moved to the bank where they stole undisclosed amount of money. The DPO, two policewomen, and four other police officers were killed at the station while another police officer was killed within the bank’s premises. The other victim, a male civilian, died when he was hit by a stray a bullet.

The burial cash was delivered by Deputy Governor Edward Onoja, according to a statement. Commissioner of Police Ayuba Ede received the money on behalf of families of the slain officers, it was said.

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Also present were the Secretary to the State Government, SSG, Dr (Mrs) Folashade Ayoade Arike, the Deputy Chief of Staff to the Governor, Sunday Faleke, the Commissioner for Finance and Economic Development, Ashiru Asiwaju and the Security Adviser to the Governor, Comdr. Jerry Omodara (rtd).