Incident
Robbers invade Kogi FRCN station, steal gadgets Open
Category: RobberyTime: 27 Jul 25, 09:22AM
Address: MPXM+MH, Lokoja 263106, Kogi, Nigeria
Source: Anonymous
Gunmen suspected to be armed robbers, on Saturday, invaded the Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria station, 105.1 Prime FM, in the Lokoja, Kogi State. It was gathered that the suspected robbers made away with radio frequency amplifier modules, transmitter copper, high-powered AM batteries, consoles, and recording handsets. During the incident, which occurred in the early hours of Saturday, the suspected robbers overpowered a lone security guard at the Jimgbe premises before gaining entry into the complex. The General Manager of the station, Momoh-Jimoh Adeiza, said the attack had disrupted the station’s ability to broadcast live. He called on security authorities to apprehend the armed robbers, adding that justice must be served. Adeiza said, “This is a major attack on the station. We are currently off air because our equipment has been stolen by armed criminals. When they came, they tied up our security Man on duty to carry out their nefarious activities. “I am calling on security agencies to double their efforts in apprehending those criminals who have carried out this grievous crime. I have communicated with our zonal director on this sad development.” The Kogi State government also condemned the attack on the radio station. Commissioner for Information and Communications in the state, Kingsley Fanwo, in a statement, noted that the government would ensure the robbers were brought to book. “We will work with the management of the station to ascertain the degree of vandalism and also get clues on what led to the unfortunate incident. The Kogi State Government is committed to protecting all federal agencies within the state, saying efforts will be made to stop this from becoming a new normal. “We will be ready to render any possible support to the station in this trying period, as we urge federal agencies in the state to be security conscious and always inform the State Government if and when they need support.”