Tuesday, 28 April 2015

Kogi Radio Station Bombed, 4 Killed

There was a bomb blast on TAO FM in Okene, Kogi State, last night at
about 8pm which had 4 people, suspected to be security personnel
killed.

The radio station which was located at the centre of Okene town, which
is the headquarters of Kogi Central Senatorial District has been
reduced to nothing. The radio station which broadcasts mainly in Ebira
language was popularly known for its radical stance on politics of the
people of Ebira.

Kogi state Police Public Relations Officer, Shola Collins, confirmed
the incident said that police detectives had already been mobilized to
the scene of the incident.

The reason for bombing the radio station was not known as no group has
claimed responsibility for the attack.

The bomb explosion destroyed the radio station at about 8pm on Monday
27th April.

The police have promised to capture the perpetuators of this crime and
are currently investigating the case.
--LIB

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