Saturday, November 29, 2025 - Four men were killed on Thursday morning after alleged armed bandits fleeing military operations in Kwara State attacked several communities in Kogi State.
This was contained in a post shared on Friday by security
analyst Zagazola Makama on X.
According to Makama, the attackers, reportedly travelling on
motorcycles, entered Kogi through bush paths from Patigi in Kwara State and
moved through Bunu and Kiri communities, firing indiscriminately.
The victims were identified as Dare Olorunfemi, 34, of Ihale
community; John (surname unknown), 33, of Taki area; Abdul Siworo, 33, of Ike
area; and Oladele Samuel, 25, of Ayetoro-Kiri community.
Makama revealed that eyewitnesses said the bandits continued
towards the Kakanda/Ankumi forest in Obajana, Lokoja Local Government Area,
leaving residents terrified.
Intelligence sources indicated the attackers have taken
refuge around Masalacin Boka area.
Security forces have since intensified efforts to safeguard
the affected communities and prevent further attack.
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