Gunmen Abduct Kogi APC Youth Leader Arome Adaji, Wife

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Armed men have reportedly abducted Arome Adaji, the All Progressives Congress (APC) Youth Leader of Ogbabede Ward, Abocho District, in Dekina Local Government Area of Kogi State, alongside his wife, Justina.

According to the report, the gunmen invaded the couple’s residence on Ajegwuna Road, Abocho, at about 8 p.m. on Wednesday. Witnesses said the attackers arrived amid heavy gunfire, forcing residents to remain indoors for their safety.

The incident has also raised concerns within the community about the reported movement of kidnapping activities from major roads into residential areas and farmlands across Kogi East.

Key Takeaways

Arome Adaji, an APC youth leader in Ogbabede Ward, and his wife, Justina, were reportedly abducted in Abocho, Kogi State.
The attack reportedly occurred at the couple’s residence on Ajegwuna Road at about 8 p.m. on Wednesday.
A resident identified as Ndamodu said gunfire kept people indoors during the incident.
Community leader Surveyor Agono Eneogba expressed concern that criminal gangs were increasingly targeting homes and farms.
The supplied report does not state whether the couple has been rescued or whether any arrests have been made.

How the Abduction Happened in Abocho

The reported attack took place at the residence of Adaji and his wife on Ajegwuna Road in Abocho, within Dekina Local Government Area.

Witnesses who spoke with Daily Trust said the gunmen announced their arrival with a burst of gunfire, causing residents to retreat into their homes.

A resident identified as Ndamodu said the couple had been relaxing at home when the shooting began around the property.

He described the moment the attack started:

“Mr Arome Adaji, aka Iron Gate, and his wife were at home relaxing when suddenly the staccato of gunfire rent the air around his house,” he said.

According to Ndamodu, the sound of gunshots frightened residents and discouraged them from leaving their homes because they feared being caught in crossfire or struck by stray bullets.

He explained:

“The sound of gunshots scared residents from coming out, as no one wanted to be caught in either crossfire or stray bullets,” he added.

The resident said neighbours only came outside after the attackers had left. They then discovered that Adaji and his wife had reportedly been taken away.

The supplied report does not provide further details about the direction in which the gunmen fled or the couple’s whereabouts after the incident.

Community Leader Raises Alarm Over Kidnappings in Kogi East

Reacting to the reported abduction, community leader Surveyor Agono Eneogba said criminal gangs operating in Kogi East had shifted some of their activities from highways to communities, residences and farmlands.

Eneogba attributed the reported change to surveillance activities by security personnel, vigilantes and local hunters along roads in the area.

He said:

“Security operatives, vigilantes and local hunters have mounted surveillance on roads in the Kogi East communities. For weeks now, the armed hoodlums have scaled down activities on roads, focusing on residences and farms or farm settlements where they are abducting people at an alarming rate,” Eneogba said.

His comments highlight concerns about the safety of residents in rural communities, particularly people living in homes and farm settlements away from major roads.

However, the claims about a shift in kidnapping activity reflect Eneogba’s assessment as reported in the source. The supplied article does not include independent figures establishing the scale of such a change.

What Remains Unclear

Several important details about the reported abduction were not provided in the supplied report.

These include:

Whether Arome Adaji and his wife, Justina, have been rescued.
Whether the abductors have contacted the family or demanded a ransom.
Whether police or other security agencies have announced arrests or provided an official update.
The identities and number of the alleged attackers.

These details should not be assumed without further reliable information.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. Who was abducted in Kogi State?

The report says Arome Adaji, the APC Youth Leader of Ogbabede Ward, Abocho District, and his wife, Justina, were abducted.

2. Where did the abduction reportedly happen?

The incident reportedly occurred at the couple’s residence on Ajegwuna Road in Abocho, Dekina Local Government Area of Kogi State.

3. When did the attack take place?

According to the supplied report, the gunmen invaded the couple’s residence at about 8 p.m. on Wednesday. The report does not specify the calendar date.

4. What did residents say happened during the attack?

A resident identified as Ndamodu said gunfire frightened people and kept them indoors. He said neighbours came outside after the attackers had left and discovered that the couple had been taken.

5. Who is Surveyor Agono Eneogba?

Surveyor Agono Eneogba is identified in the report as a community leader who raised concerns about criminal gangs allegedly targeting homes and farms in Kogi East.

6. Have the abducted couple been rescued?

The supplied report does not confirm whether Adaji and his wife have been rescued.

7. Have any suspects been arrested?

The supplied report does not provide information confirming any arrests in connection with the abduction.

Conclusion

The reported abduction of APC youth leader Arome Adaji and his wife, Justina, in Abocho has drawn attention to security concerns raised by residents and a community leader in Kogi East.

While witnesses described the gunfire that accompanied the incident, Surveyor Agono Eneogba warned that criminal gangs were increasingly targeting homes and farm settlements, according to his account.

Further verified information is needed to establish the couple’s whereabouts and whether security agencies have made progress in the case.

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