Radio Station Forced Off Airwaves In Kogi As Robbers Cart Away Generator Batteries, Armoured Cables, Other Items
Radio Nigeria Prime 101.5FM, Jimgbe, Kogi State, has been forced off airwaves following the robbery incident that was recorded at the radio station during the weekend.
Team@orientactualmags.com learned that the incident occurred in the early hours of Saturday with the robbers taking control of the radio station for over three hours.
Confirming the incident to journalists on Sunday, the General Manager of the station, Mr. Momoh-Jimoh Adeiza, expressed deep concern over the attack, which has forced the station off airwaves.
‘This is a major blow to our operations. We are currently off airwaves because our vital broadcast equipment has been stolen. The criminals tied up our security guard before proceeding with their operations. Where do we go from here?’ he lamented.
Adeiza urged security agencies to ensure that they get the perpetrators arrested and made to face charges while confirming that the Zonal Director of the station has been informed of the incident.
‘I’m appealing to the relevant authorities and stakeholders to come to our aid so that we can resume operations and continue serving the public’ he added.
‘They were more than ten and they came at about 1:00 a.m., and when they saw me with a flashlight, they immediately tied me to a tree and blindfolded me.
I couldn’t cry out for help because I was completely helpless. They ransacked the premises for over three hours. It was a terrifying experience I never imagined I would go through’ the security guard on duty, Mr. Daniel Haruna, also said.
Items reportedly stolen include copper components of the feeder lines, 22 pieces of transmission modules, armoured cables, generator batteries, and other essential broadcast infrastructure-Team@orientactualmags.com Do you have any information you wish to share with us? Do you want us to cover your event or programme? Kindly send SMS to 08035023079, 08059100286, 09094171980 or get in touch via orientactualmag@gmail.com. Thank you
