At least 27 people were killed on Saturday when heavily armed bandits launched a deadly attack on communities in Yagba West Local Government Area of Kogi State.
The assailants, equipped with sophisticated weapons, targeted residents in the area, sparking widespread fear and concern about safety.
This incident follows a series of recent attacks in the region, including the abduction of a woman and her two children near Senator Sunday Karimi’s residence in Egbe, and the kidnapping of passengers from a commercial bus in Ejiba.
The growing wave of insecurity has prompted residents to plead for assistance, with many forced to flee their homes due to repeated assaults.
The local government has witnessed several deadly bandit attacks, with vigilante officers and security personnel struggling to contain the situation.
