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Unidentified gunmen reportedly killed at least seven people during an attack on Okele-Ejule in Ofu Local Government Area of Kogi State on Saturday. The attackers, dressed in military camouflage, stormed the community around 5 p.m., opening fire indiscriminately, which led to several fatalities and caused residents to flee for safety, according to Daily Trust.
Femi Fani-Kayode expressed deep sorrow over the passing of his brother, Prince Nazir Ado Ibrahim, from the Royal House of the Atta’s in Ebiraland, Kogi State. He noted that the news has profoundly affected him.
The Kogi State Government has reported the recovery of over 1,000 stolen livestock as a result of a coordinated security operation aimed at dismantling criminal gangs associated with the late bandit leader Kachalla Ibrahim Battijo and other cattle-rustling groups in the North Central region. This operation involved collaboration among various security forces, including the 12 Brigade.
The Kogi State government has praised the Ekinrin Adde community for their efforts during the 2026 annual culture festival, marking the 33rd Ekinrin Adde day. The event included the inauguration of a N750 million fundraising initiative aimed at community development, highlighting the community's commitment to progress and cultural celebration.
Two first-year students at Prince Abubakar Audu University in Kogi State, Fidelis Atuluku and Monday Okolo, have been arrested for alleged involvement in cult-related activities. Their arrest follows recent security breaches on the university campus, and they are both enrolled in the Department of Social Studies Education within the Faculty of Education. The arrests were made by the university's joint security team on Tuesday.
Kogi State Governor Usman Ododo stated that he continues to support President Bola Tinubu in combating crime within his state, referring to himself as one of Tinubu's foot soldiers in the fight against insecurity. This declaration highlights the ongoing efforts of local leaders to address safety concerns in their regions, according to Naija News.
The Kogi State Government has reported the recovery of over 1,000 stolen livestock as a result of a coordinated security operation aimed at dismantling criminal gangs associated with the late bandit leader Kachalla Ibrahim Battijo and other cattle-rustling groups in the North Central region. This operation involved collaboration among various security forces, including the 12 Brigade.