Bandits kill NSCDC officer, abduct daughter in Kogi

Bandits attacked Odo-Ere, the headquarters of Yagba West Local Government Area in Nigeria — Kogi State>>>, on Monday evening, June 8, 2026. During the attack, Mr. Ayo Olukotun, a personnel of the Nigeria — Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps>>>, was shot in the head and killed. The assailants also abducted his daughter and several other residents, though the daughter later escaped. The incident has caused widespread fear and mourning in the community, with local officials like Tosin Olokun>>> and national representatives like Leke Abejide>>> condemning the act and calling for increased security measures and the release of the abducted victims. Residents are urging the deployment of advanced surveillance drones to combat criminal activities.