Armed robbers have reportedly invaded the Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria station, Prime FM 105.1, in Jimgbe, Ajaokuta LGA of Kogi state, carting away equipment.
The incident was said to have occurred in the early hours of Saturday.
The assailants reportedly made away with broadcast equipment, including radio frequency amplifier modules, transmitter copper, audio consoles, recording devices, and high-powered AM batteries.
Speaking with journalists on Saturday, Momoh-Jimoh Adeiza, the station’s general manager, said the attack has left the broadcaster unable to operate.
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“This is a major attack on the station. We are currently off air because our equipment has been stolen by armed criminals. When they came, they tied up our security man on duty to carry out their nefarious activities,” he said.
“I am calling on security agencies to double their efforts in apprehending those criminals who have carried out this grievous crime. I have communicated with our zonal director on this sad development.”
In a statement, Kingsley Fanwo, Kogi state commissioner for information and communications, condemned the attack and said the government would support the station to resume operations.
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“We will work with the management of the station to ascertain the degree of vandalism and also get clues on what led to the unfortunate incident,” the statement reads.
“The Kogi State Government is committed to protecting all federal agencies within the state, saying efforts will be made to stop this from becoming a new normal.
“We will be ready to render any possible support to the station in this trying period, as we urge federal agencies in the state to be security conscious and always inform the State Government if and when they need support.”
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