Lokoja – The Kogi State Broadcasting Corporation, Ochaja Station has been attacked by suspected hoodlums who carted away broadcast items and other valuables.
Kingsley Fanwo, the state Commissioner for information and communication confirmed this in a statement in Tuesday in Lokoja.
Fanwo said the radio station was attacked in the night of Monday, 5th June, 2023 by suspected vandals.
As a result, the radio station located in the Kogi East senatorial district has been forced to go off air and cease operation until further notice.
Top offficials of the ministry led by Fanwo and the Director-General of the Kogi State Broadcasting Corporation, Alh. Ojo Oyila Ozovehe, have paid an on-the-spot assessment visit to the station to ascertain the level of damage done.
Fanwo, said Governor Yahaya Bello has directed security agencies to go after the perpetrators, arrest and bring them to book to serve as deterrent.
“Security agencies are receiving useful intelligence to aid their investigations as the Divisional Police Office in Egume is working round the clock to apprehend the perpetrators.
“With the level of damage at the station, it is regrettable to note that the Broadcasting Corporation would not be able to operate for the time being.
“Government is however, committed to returning the station back on air as soon as possible.
“As we thank the Royal Father of the host community for his concern over the unfortunate incident, we call on communities where government infrastructure are located to ensure safety of the infrastructure as vandalization of such assets slows down the pace of progress,” Fanwo explained.
(vitalnewsngr.com)
