By Richard Elesho
Gunmen suspected to be kidnappers have launched a fresh attack on Odo Ere, the sleepy headquarters of Yagbawest Local Government Area, LGA, Kogi State, killing a security officer and abducting his daughter.
The breach happened on Monday evening, 8 June 2026, forcing residents to quickly retreat to their houses with fears enveloping their minds.
According to sources, the victim, simply identified as Mr. Ayo, an officer of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), was shot in the head during the attack.
A source confirmed that the victim was rushed to a medical facility but was declared dead on arrival. His remains have since been deposited in a mortuary as a “Brought-In-Dead” case.
The attackers reportedly abducted his first daughter before fleeing the area, further deepening fears among residents and people in nearby communities.
As of the time of filing this report, security agencies have yet to issue a statement on the incident.
The attack has heightened concerns over the growing insecurity in Yagba West and surrounding communities, with residents calling for urgent intervention by security authorities.
The well-armed kidnappers believed to be Fulani militants have renewed their attacks on Okunland, Kogi west senatorial district in recent times.
It would be recalled that exactly a week before the Odo-Ere attack, the hoodlums attacked Aiyegunle-Igun, Kabba-Bunu LGA, killing two people and abducting 30 others.
Similarly, two wives and three children of Professor Wonder, the paramount ruler of Odai, a community health worker, and his wife abducted from their homes in Iluke also in Kabba-Bunu are among those who have been in captivity in unknown criminal cells in Okunland.
Last week, the Kogi State Police Command, in conjunction with the state government, inaugurated Violent Crime Response Unit, VCRU, with a promise to end the rampage of criminals in all parts of the state.
