Police Arrest Suspected Gang Member Over Killing of Bassa Resident in Kogi
By: Zagazola Makama
The Kogi State Police Command has arrested a 25-year-old man suspected of being a member of the gang responsible for the killing of Victor Nyizogenbi, a Bassa resident of Ganaja, Lokoja.
The suspect, identified as Usman Musa, popularly known as Malians, was arrested at about 9:10 a.m. on November 10, 2026, after he was reportedly sighted close to the deceased's family residence.
Police sources said the Divisional Police Officer (DPO), Central Lokoja, received a distress call about the suspect's presence and immediately led a team of patrol and surveillance operatives to the area, where Musa was apprehended.
The suspect, a native of Agogo community who resides in Ganaja, was said to have made useful statements during interrogation.
The police said he would be transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) for discreet investigation to establish his alleged role in the killing and identify other members of the gang.
The arrest follows an earlier report on the killing of Nyizogenbi, while further developments are expected as investigation progresses.
