Gov Ododo Mourns Dekina APC Chairman, Vows to Restore Peace on Itobe-Anyigba Road

By Abah Benjamin Eneojoh
August 268, 2026

The Kogi State Governor, His Excellency Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo, has described the death of the former APC Dekina Local Government Divisional Chairman, Alhaji Yunusa Ishaq Onuh, as a painful loss to his family, the APC and the entire people of Kogi State.

Governor Ododo stated this on Friday during the burial ceremony of the late party chieftain at his compound in Anyigba, Dekina Local Government Area.

The burial prayer was observed by many top government officials, party leaders, and stalwarts, including the Auditor-General of Kogi State, Alhaji Yakubu Yusuf Okala, state Commissioner for Poverty Alleviation and Humanitarian Affairs, Hajia Baby Okwute, DG Community Watch and Ancillary Matters, Hon Muhammed Nasiru Alfa, among others.

The Governor who was represented by his Deputy, His Excellency Comrade Joel, said nobody envisaged such an unfortunate incident despite the ongoing efforts of the security to keep the road safer, describing the late Alhaji Yunusa Onuh as a committed party man whose death was a major loss to the APC and the people of Dekina.

He expressed concern over the activities of criminals along Itobe-Anyigba road, noting that the government would intensify efforts to secure the area.

Governor Ododo lamented that many youths were becoming involved in kidnapping and other criminal activities, warning that such acts must not be allowed to continue.

He assured the people that his administration would take stronger measures to root out criminals operating along the road and improve security, stressing that the government would continue to do everything possible to protect lives and property.

“We cannot continue to lose our people this way. We will take stronger measures to restore peace and make our roads safer for our people,” the Governor assured.

The Dekina Local Government Area Chairman, Hon. John Urah, appealed to the people to pray for the peaceful repose of the deceased and urged everyone to work together to stop the disturbing loss of young people in recent times.

The Kogi State APC Chairman, Engr. Momoh Ezzu, condoled with the family, the APC in Dekina and Kogi State, praying God to grant the deceased eternal rest and give the family the strength to bear the painful loss.

The late Alhaji Yunusa Ishaq Onuh died on Thursday after he was attacked by unknown armed men along the Itobe-Anyigba road. He was buried in his hometown, Anyigba, on Friday, according to Islamic rites.