
Kidnappers
By ZAGAZOLA MAKAMA
A man identified as Ocholi Cornelius Ochoni has been abducted after delivering ransom money for the release of a five-year-old girl in Bassa Local Government Area of Kogi State.
Security blogger Zagazola Makama said that the incident occurred on October 22, 2025, around Echukwu area of Bassa, “when Ocholi went to hand over ransom money to the kidnappers to secure the release of Omaojo Philip, who had been kidnapped earlier in the week.”
“It was gathered that the abductors released the child unharmed after receiving the ransom but seized Ocholi immediately afterward and took him away to an unknown destination.
“Efforts are ongoing by security agencies to trace the whereabouts of the victim and ensure his safe return,” Zagazola reported.


























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