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Gov Bello Directs Security To Arrest Vandals Of Ochaja Broadcasting Equipment In Kogi

By Noah Ocheni, Lokoja

Hoodlums allegedly attacked the Kogi State Broadcasting Corporation, Ochaja and carted away broadcast equipment and other valuables.

Reacting to the incident, the state governor, Alhaji Yahaya Bello directed security agencies to ensure the perpetrators are arrested and brought to book to serve as deterrent to possible future occurrence.

In a release signed by the PRO, Ministry of Information and Communications, Salawu Patience said Security agencies are receiving useful intelligence to aid their investigations as the Divisional Police Office in Egume is working round the clock to apprehend the perpetrators.

It was gathered that With the level of damage at the station, it is regrettable to note that the Broadcasting Corporation would not be able to operate for the time being.

“As we thank the Royal Father of the host community for his concern over the unfortunate incident, we call on communities where government infrastructure are located to ensure safety of the infrastructures to guard against vandals.”

The Ministry Officials led by the Hon. Commissioner for Information and Communications, Mr Kingsley Fanwo and the Director General of the Kogi State Broadcasting Corporation, Alh. Ojo Oyila Ozovehe, paid an on-the-spot assessment visit to the station to ascertain the level of damage at the broadcast station.

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