Summary: Tragedy strikes Kogi State as gunmen murder Hon. Ishaq Onu Yunusa, the APC chairman of Dekina Local Government Area, along the Itobe road. Here’s what we know.
The political landscape of Kogi State has been thrown into mourning following the brutal killing of Hon. Ishaq Onu Yunusa, the All Progressives Congress (APC) chairman of Dekina Local Government Area.
According to reports, Yunusa was ambushed and murdered along the Itobe road in what has been described as a targeted attack by yet-to-be-identified gunmen.
A Community Thrown Into Grief
The news of the chairman’s death has sent shockwaves through Dekina LGA and the wider Kogi State political community. As the APC’s local government chairman, Yunusa was a prominent figure in the area’s grassroots politics — a man known to many in the community.
His death is yet another grim reminder of the growing security challenges facing many states across Nigeria, where political figures and ordinary citizens alike continue to fall victim to increasing violence.
Security Concerns in Kogi State
This incident raises serious questions about the safety of political officeholders across Nigeria, particularly at the local government level where security coverage is often thin.
Nigerians on social media have already begun calling on the Kogi State Government and security agencies — including the Nigeria Police Force and the Department of State Services (DSS) — to swing into action, investigate the killing, and bring the perpetrators to justice without delay.
What Happens Next?
As of the time of this report, no arrests have been made and no group has claimed responsibility for the attack. Security operatives are expected to launch a full investigation into the circumstances surrounding the chairman’s death.
The APC in Kogi State is yet to release an official statement, but condolences have begun pouring in from political associates and residents of Dekina LGA.
This is a developing story. We will continue to provide updates as more information becomes available. May the soul of Hon. Ishaq Onu Yunusa rest in peace.
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