The robbers reportedly stole broadcasting equipment worth millions of naira, crippling the station’s ability to transmit.

According to an eyewitness report, more than 10 armed men operated for over three hours before making off with vital components.

The General Manager of the station, Momoh-Jimoh Adeiza, said the incident was a “major attack,” adding that the robbers tied up the only on-duty security guard.

“We are currently off air because armed criminals have stolen our equipment,” he stated.

Adeiza called on security agencies to step up their efforts to apprehend the robbers.

He also appealed for urgent assistance to help the station resume broadcasting.

Daniel Haruna, the security guard on duty, said the criminals, wielding guns and cutlasses, arrived at the station around 1 a.m.

“When they pointed a torchlight on me, they immediately gripped me and tied me to a tree and blindfolded my eyes,” Haruna said.

“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,” he said.

Consequently, he said the state was ready to offer any possible support to the station during this trying period, urging federal agencies to remain security conscious and inform the state government if they require assistance.