Kogi govt demolishes kidnappers’ hideout Published April 13, 2017 Share Tweet Eniola AKinkuotu Governor Yayaha Bello of Kogi State on Thursday ordered the demolition of some houses in Odu believed to be the hideout of a detained armed robbery and kidnap suspect, Zakari Yau. The demolition of the house is backed by the state’s Anti Kidnapping, Robbery and Terrorism Law passed by the State House of Assembly and assented to by the former state governor, Idris Wada. The Governor’s Chief press secretary, Petra Onyegbule, who was part of the demolition exercise did a count of the exits in the demolished building. The demolition of criminal hideouts began in the Central Senatorial District, beginning specifically from Okene, the local government where the governor comes from. Speaking on this development, Onyegbule said that the demolition exercise is a welcome development and a prayer answered, hence the jubilation by residents of the state. He said, “This is the beginning of the purge in Kogi-East. Governor Bello has given up till April 20 to criminals to willingly drop their arms and renounce crime to be considered for amnesty vowing not to rest on his oars until the state is safe. Governor Bello noted that the state is safer than it was when he took over in January 2016 but assured citizens of the state and Nigerians that he will rid the state of criminals. “It is a new direction. Kogi must be safe and secure for all,” the CPS to Governor Bello concluded. Zakari Yau, who is said to be greatly feared in the underworld and currently in detention, is alleged to be the number one political thug in Kogi State, wanted for many of the politically-motivated killings not only in Kogi State, but in Benue as well. The suspect, who has nine wives and 15 children, was arrested at a location in an operation between Okene and Akure by anti-kidnapping technical team, led by ACP Abba Kyari sometime last year. Investigations showed that Yau was responsible for the spate of kidnappings and armed attacks witnessed on major highways in North Central states like Nasarawa, Niger, Kogi, Benue and along the Lokoja, Okene, Akure, Auchi roads. . Share Tweet METRO I spent my share of our ransom on my wedding –Kidnap suspect Court remands 13 UNILAG students in Kirikiri Prison Army arrests fake major who operates clinic in Abuja ‘I beat my wife when she flouts my instructions’ Bus plunges into Lagos canal, kills three Brothel owner killed by prostitutes in Ekiti over pension, savings Fire Service saves 5-year-old girl from drowning Mother of 16-year-old killed by police demands justice Sponsored Links You May Like Which Countries Provide the Best Medical Treatment Medical Tourism How to play USA Lotteries From Africa? 24Lottos.com 7 Investments That'll Help Plan For The Future Womens Article How To Buy a U.S Mega Millions Lottery Ticket From Your Mobile? 24lottos Love Lottery? Play To the USA Mega Millions Online! 24lottos Which Country Has the Best Heart Specialists and Technology? HMC Israel Why Nigerians Seek Medical Treatment Abroad Medical Tourism Suffering from Heart Health Issues? You Should Get Treated in Israel HMC Israel Top 6 High Salary Clean Energy Jobs That Are In Demand Now WomensArticle.com How To Buy US Mega Millions From Your Sofa? 24lottos Trump Can't Freeze New Rules. (And That's a Good Thing.) Bloomberg Fighting for everything: Black and female at work USA Today by Taboola TRENDING Couple celebrates wedding with rickshaw convoy Buhari absent at FEC meeting, remains indoors 13-year-old accidentally shoots himself dead on live Instagram Man captures 60-year-old lover’s nudity, demands N1m Court orders forfeiture of $43m, £27,800, N23m found by EFCC to FG punchng.com © 1971-2017 The Punch newspaper