Armed Men Abduct Traditional Ruler in Kogi
Residents of Kogi State are reeling after armed attackers abducted a respected traditional ruler, leaving the community on edge. The victim, HRH David Wada, the District Head of Bagaji Odo and a second-class monarch, was kidnapped late Monday evening, plunging the area into fear and uncertainty. The incident occurred on September 1, 2025, around 5 p.m., catching locals and authorities off guard.
Reports indicate the monarch was ambushed while traveling home from a traditional council meeting in Abejukolo, Omala Local Government Area. He was intercepted at Ojuwo Ugweche, an area notorious for frequent abductions, where he was forced into the bush at gunpoint. His motorcycle rider managed to escape the ordeal, fleeing the scene unharmed.
The timing of the attack has raised concerns, as the route is usually patrolled by local vigilantes and security officers. Strangely, no personnel were stationed in the area when the abduction occurred, sparking questions about security lapses in the region.
Confirming the incident, HRH Boniface Musa, the Onu Ife and paramount ruler of Omala LGA, called for urgent intervention from law enforcement to secure Wada’s release. His appeal echoes growing frustration among residents who have long decried rising insecurity in the area.
The Kogi State Police Command, through its spokesperson SP Williams Aya, assured the public that extensive efforts were underway to rescue the abducted ruler. He revealed that security forces, hunters, and local vigilante groups had been deployed to comb the forests in search of the monarch. The state’s security agencies have promised to leave no stone unturned in ensuring his safe return.
The abduction adds to the mounting cases of violent crimes across the region, highlighting the urgent need for improved security infrastructure. For now, the people of Omala LGA wait anxiously for good news, hoping their leader will be reunited with his community unharmed.
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