Uknown bandits on Tuesday 16 December morning kidnapped two persons and injured another during attack along the Egbe–Ogbe road in Yagba West Local Government Area of Kogi State.
The attack occurred when the gunmen reportedly ambushed commuters along route, forcing vehicles to stop before seizing two victims and fleeing into nearby bushes.
One other commuter was said to have been shot while attempting to escape the ambush.
However, the victim reportedly managed to flee and is currently receiving medical treatment.
One of the abducted persons has been identified as Mabe, a native of Egbe.
Residents described the incident as yet another reminder of the worsening security situation in Yagba West, particularly along major roads linking communities.
They said the Egbe–Ogbe axis has become increasingly dangerous, with commuters left at the mercy of armed groups operating with little resistance.
Yagba East Local Government Area of Kogi State was thrown into fear on Monday night, December 15, 2025, following an attack by bandits.
According to local sources, the assailants stormed the community under the cover of darkness and abducted an unconfirmed number of residents.
Details surrounding the incident remain sketchy as of the time of filing this report, with no official statement yet from security agencies or the state government.
Residents described the atmosphere as tense, saying the attack has deepened concerns over growing insecurity in parts of the local government area.
— Additional Information from Sahara Reporters
