Bandits had on Saturday attacked some communities in the same Maradun LGA killing some of its residents.
“With effect from Wednesday, April 5, the curfew will be in place from 7:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m.”
“The exact location of the incident is yet to be ascertained, but detailed reports being awaited will clarify whether the incident occurred.”
The police swooped in one the bandit after a distress call in the wee hours of Thursday indicated the gun-wielding criminals had invaded Kirfi village and abducted a man, Kabir Sule.
The abducted Oloso of Oso at Ajowa-Akoko in the Akoko North-West local government area of Ondo has regained his freedom.
The Gazette had on Saturday reported the abduction of the officers who were on an investigation assignment to central Kogi State from the capital Abuja.
“It’s condemnable. It’s unfortunate that people kill human beings these days as if they are killing rams,’’ said governor Hope Uzodimma of Imo.
