Kidnapping Attempt in Kogi Leaves One Dead, Two Injured
A kidnapping attempt on Ejule-Olamaboro Road, Kogi, turned fatal as bandits opened fire, causing a crash. One confirmed dead, two rescued. Security operatives are on the trail.
A kidnapping attempt on Ejule-Olamaboro Road, Kogi, turned fatal as bandits opened fire, causing a crash. One confirmed dead, two rescued. Security operatives are on the trail.
Suspected herdsmen killed 12 artisanal miners and abducted three in Barkin Ladi, Plateau State. Community leaders urge security action amid Christmas season warnings.
Naveed Akram faces 59 charges, including 15 counts of murder, for the Bondi Beach attack on a Jewish Hanukkah event. Police allege it was an ISIS-inspired terrorist act. Read the full details.
Kogi State confirms local hunters killed 4 bandits during an attack on Ayetoro-Kiri. 13 persons were abducted. Security forces are on the trail. Read more.
Kogi State Government confirms bandits' attack on Ayetoro Kiri. Local hunters neutralised 4 assailants. 13 persons kidnapped, rescue operation ongoing with Army, Police, and DSS.
Suspected bandits launched a fresh attack on Oreke town in Kwara state, killing two youths and forcing residents to run for their lives. Read the full report on the worsening insecurity.
Gunmen attacked two communities in Sokoto's Sabon-Birni LGA, killing several and abducting many. The violence targeted a mosque during morning prayers. Read the full report.
Omala LGA in Kogi State enforces a 7 pm to 6 am curfew across all 11 wards, suspends public gatherings, and intensifies patrols due to security threats. Residents urged to comply.
Two youths died after being hit by stray bullets fired by security operatives during a protest in Kogi's Irunda-Ile community. The clash followed a deadly bandit attack earlier that day. Read the full report.
Bandits attacked Irunda Ile in Kogi, killing two vigilantes. A clash between police and protesting youths resulted in two more deaths. Get the full details on the security crisis.
Nigerian Army troops have rescued six victims abducted from a Cherubim and Seraphim church in Ejiba, Kogi State. Read the full details of the successful joint operation here.
Kogi State government declares zero-tolerance for bandit negotiations. Commissioner Kingsley Fanwo states the state has the capacity to confront criminals. Governor Ododo submits a ₦820.49 billion 'Budget of Shared Prosperity' for 2026.
Nigerian Army troops have rescued six victims abducted from a Cherubim and Seraphim church in Kogi. In a separate operation, a major drug haul was intercepted. Read the full report.
Political and traditional leaders in Kogi West endorse Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo for a second term in 2027 and announce a new Zonal Security Joint Task Force to combat banditry. Read the full communique.
Kogi State Governor Ahmed Ododo presents a ₦820.49bn budget for 2026, focusing on infrastructure and debt repayment. The budget marks a 35.7% increase from 2025. Read the full details and analysis.
Nigerian Army troops in Kogi intercept a vehicle with 306 parcels of cannabis, arrest fleeing driver. A major blow to drug networks linked to banditry. Read the full details.
A fierce gunfight between security forces and bandits on the Oshokoshoko-Obajana highway trapped commuters for hours. This incident follows a recent church attack in the state. Read details and public reactions.
A Nigerian man recounts his daring escape from kidnappers who attacked a bus in Kogi. He reveals crossing 7 rivers and shocking local collusion. Read his full story.
Kogi State government advises worship centers in vulnerable areas to reconsider services after armed men attacked Cherubim and Seraphim Church in Ejiba, abducting pastor and congregants.
Suspected bandits attacked a Cherubim and Seraphim church in Ejiba, Kogi, kidnapping Pastor Orlando, his wife, and others. The state government has launched a manhunt.
Kogi State government confirms intensified security operations to rescue worshippers abducted from Cherubim and Seraphim church in Ejiba. Governor Ododo coordinating rescue mission.
Gunmen stormed Cherubim & Seraphim church in Ejiba, Kogi, kidnapping Pastor Orlando, his wife and members during Sunday service. Security agencies deploy helicopter for rescue operations.
Armed bandits stormed Cherubim and Seraphim Church in Ejiba, Kogi State, kidnapping pastor Orlando, his wife and several members during Sunday service. Read details.
Bandits killed a 60-year-old woman and kidnapped four villagers in Yankamaye, Kano. Military rescued seven victims as Senator Barau demands security action. Read full details.
Kogi East Christian Elders Forum demands decisive action against bandits, supports Trump's Nigeria designation as 'Country of Particular Concern'. Read full statement.
CAC Church pastor shares chilling details of bandit attack during thanksgiving service in Eruku, Kwara State. 35 worshippers kidnapped, multiple deaths confirmed.
A 49-year-old woman shares her harrowing escape from bandits during CAC Church attack in Eruku, Kwara state. Read her survival story and how she slept in bushes overnight.
Former Minister Chris Ngige recounts how gunmen dressed in security uniforms attacked his convoy in Anambra, leaving one woman dead and others injured. Read full details.
A Nigerian man shares heartbreaking update about his mother kidnapped in Kogi. Kidnappers demand N60 million ransom while victim suffers in captivity. Read full story.
A Kogi mother shares how her children ran home from school amid bandit invasion rumors. Police deny the attack as parents react to the security scare. Read full details.