Armed Bandits Abduct Woman and Her Toddler in Kogi Community
Bandits Abduct Woman, Toddler in Kogi Community

Armed bandits have abducted a woman and her toddler in the Ijalu area of Egbe, located in Yagba West Local Government Area of Kogi State, along the Solid Rock School axis.

Details of the Attack

The gunmen stormed the community on Wednesday evening, June 3, 2026. The victims have been identified as Mrs. Idowu Kemi Titilayo and her young child.

Sources within the community confirmed the incident, but the exact number of persons kidnapped during the attack has not yet been established as of the time of filing this report.

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Community Response

Community members are calling on security agencies to intensify efforts to secure the release of the victims. The attack has heightened fears among residents, who are urging the government to take immediate action to curb the rising insecurity in the area.

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