Bandits Abduct Four Kogi Residents Less Than 24 Hours After Governor Ododo Passes Out Forest Guards

August 2, 2026

It was gathered that the attack occurred in the early hours of Sunday when the victims were ambushed by the gunmen while heading to a river within the community.

Terrorists suspected to be bandits have abducted four residents of Oke-Ere community in Yagba West Local Government Area of Kogi State.

It was gathered that the attack occurred in the early hours of Sunday when the victims were ambushed by the gunmen while heading to a river within the community.

The victims were identified as Tunde, Stephen, and two Hausa residents. According to sources, the four residents were on their way to a river known as Liberia in Oke-Ere when the suspected bandits intercepted them and whisked them away to an unknown destination.