Two arrested over attempted m8rder and motorcycle snatching in Kogi

Operatives of the Kogi State Vigilante Service (KSVS) have arrested a suspected motorcycle snatcher and bandits’ informant, Omika Isah, and his accomplice, Stephen Garuba, in the Itobe community in Ofu Local Government Area of Kogi State.

The Controller-General of the Kogi State Vigilante Services, Alhaji Ibrahim Oneiza Sani (DIG Rtd), disclosed this in a statement to newsmen in Lokoja at the weekend.

He said the suspects were arrested on October 20, 2025, by the operatives at Itobe command following a report of the incident. 

In a statement signed by the Public Relations Officer (PRO) of the state KSVS, Idris S. Idris, the suspects were said to have lured one Yunusa Salihu, a commercial motorcycle rider, to the Ettutu forest in the Itobe community, where he was beaten to a coma and his motorcycle was stolen.

“The criminals, who thought Yunusa had died, ran out of luck. He survived the attack and was rescued by a kind-spirited individual inside the forest. He was later assisted to the nearest security post by officials of the KSVS Command at Itobe,” the statement read. 

“After receiving briefs from Salihu, KSVS operatives swung into action, resulting in the arrest of the two suspects from their separate hideouts.

“The victim, Mr. Salihu Yunusa, is currently in critical condition at a medical facility,” the statement read.

According to the vigilante boss, items recovered from the suspects include the victim’s motorcycle and a Tecno CM4 mobile phone.

The statement further added that the suspects had confessed to the crime and to involvement in similar nefarious activities in the community in the past.

He added that the suspects have been handed over to the relevant security agency for further action.