Abducted Kogi district head freed

The District Head of Bagaji Odo in Kogi East Senatorial District, HRH David Akpa, who was kidnapped on Monday, has regained his freedom.

His release was confirmed in a statement on Thursday by Gift Idoga, Press Secretary to the Chairman of Omala Local Government Area, Hon. Edibo Mark.

Idoga said the combined efforts of the council chairman, security agencies, hunters, and vigilantes led to the safe rescue of the monarch in the early hours of Thursday.

“The District Head of Bagaji Odo, Chief David Akpa, in Omala LGA, was abducted on September 1, 2025, and taken into the bush. Since then, the Executive Chairman of Omala LGA swung into action, deploying a joint task force of hunters, vigilantes, police, and the Nigerian Army to comb the area.

The chairman also joined the search on two occasions,” the statement read.

The monarch is currently receiving medical care at the residence of the council chairman.