Nigeria witnessed a renewed wave of violent attacks over the weekend as bandits struck communities across Kogi, Kano, Sokoto, and Kwara States, leaving deaths, multiple abductions, and widespread fear in their wake. KOGI: Pastor, Wife, Worshippers Abducted During Church Service Bandits invaded a Cherubim and Seraphim Church in Ejiba, Yagba West LGA of Kogi State…
Two people were killed on Wednesday after members of a local vigilante group in Aiyetoro Kiri, Kabba Bunu Local Government Area of Kogi State, foiled an attempted abduction of students at Kiri High School. The attack came just days after bandits abducted 25 schoolgirls from Government Comprehensive Secondary School, Maga, in Kebbi State—who have since…
Summary:Troops of 12 Brigade, Lokoja, have killed Kachalla Bala, a notorious bandit commander, along with five gang members during Operation Egwua A Tite II in Kogi State. According to Brigade spokesman, Lt. Hassan Abdullahi, the operation, conducted between September 1st and 5th, 2025, led to major breakthroughs, including the rescue of kidnapped victims and recovery…
In a continued push to eliminate banditry and restore peace in Kogi State, troops of the Nigerian Army’s 12 Brigade have intensified efforts under Operation EGWUA A TITE II, successfully neutralising scores of armed bandits and rescuing kidnapped victims across multiple operations. The operation, which began on September 1, 2025, targets criminal enclaves in the…
Vehicle mobility will be restricted on Saturday between 7 a.m. and 4 p.m., according to the Kogi government. The decision was made to guarantee a smooth council election in the state, according to a statement released in Lokoja on Friday by Kingsley Fanwo, the Commissioner for Information. Additionally, the decision aims to ensure the safety…
