Is Kogi Becoming Unsafe for Daytime Travel? Bandits Kidnap Resident on Egbe-Okoloke Road as Yagba West Communities Demand Urgent Security Action
Is insecurity in Kogi State spiralling out of control, even in broad daylight? Fear gripped residents of Yagba West Local Government Area on Friday after suspected bandits abducted a man identified as Lanlege along the Egbe-Okoloke Road, a route increasingly notorious for criminal attacks.
According to local sources, the victim was travelling for his daily activities when he was intercepted and forcibly taken away by armed assailants. The fact that the kidnapping occurred during the day has heightened anxiety among commuters and nearby communities, who say that no time of day now feels safe on major roads in the area.
The incident has intensified long-standing concerns over rising insecurity in Yagba West, where residents report frequent kidnappings, killings, and the takeover of farmlands by criminal groups. Community members are calling for urgent government intervention, intensified patrols, and sustained security presence to prevent further attacks and to secure the release of the abducted victim. Motorists have also been advised to exercise extreme caution when using the Egbe-Okoloke Road pending improved security measures.
This latest attack comes amid growing public frustration across parts of Kogi State. Recently, youths in Kabba-Bunu Local Government Area staged protests over worsening violence and the abandonment of communities, only to be dispersed by police using tear gas. Protesters carried placards reading “Bunuland Bleeds” and “Why Should We Ask for Permission to Live?,” lamenting that dozens of communities—such as Kayetoro, Kiri, and Ole—have been deserted due to repeated attacks and killings.
Residents say fear has forced many families to flee their ancestral homes, while others accuse authorities of failing to protect lives and property. Reports of multiple abductions on other routes, including the Omi-Odo Ara Road, have further deepened anxiety in Yagba West and surrounding areas.
As kidnappings continue and protests erupt over insecurity, many are asking urgent questions: How safe are Kogi’s highways? Why are criminal groups able to operate openly in the daytime? And what concrete steps will security agencies take to stop the growing wave of abductions before more lives are disrupted?
Is insecurity in Kogi State spiralling out of control, even in broad daylight? Fear gripped residents of Yagba West Local Government Area on Friday after suspected bandits abducted a man identified as Lanlege along the Egbe-Okoloke Road, a route increasingly notorious for criminal attacks.
According to local sources, the victim was travelling for his daily activities when he was intercepted and forcibly taken away by armed assailants. The fact that the kidnapping occurred during the day has heightened anxiety among commuters and nearby communities, who say that no time of day now feels safe on major roads in the area.
The incident has intensified long-standing concerns over rising insecurity in Yagba West, where residents report frequent kidnappings, killings, and the takeover of farmlands by criminal groups. Community members are calling for urgent government intervention, intensified patrols, and sustained security presence to prevent further attacks and to secure the release of the abducted victim. Motorists have also been advised to exercise extreme caution when using the Egbe-Okoloke Road pending improved security measures.
This latest attack comes amid growing public frustration across parts of Kogi State. Recently, youths in Kabba-Bunu Local Government Area staged protests over worsening violence and the abandonment of communities, only to be dispersed by police using tear gas. Protesters carried placards reading “Bunuland Bleeds” and “Why Should We Ask for Permission to Live?,” lamenting that dozens of communities—such as Kayetoro, Kiri, and Ole—have been deserted due to repeated attacks and killings.
Residents say fear has forced many families to flee their ancestral homes, while others accuse authorities of failing to protect lives and property. Reports of multiple abductions on other routes, including the Omi-Odo Ara Road, have further deepened anxiety in Yagba West and surrounding areas.
As kidnappings continue and protests erupt over insecurity, many are asking urgent questions: How safe are Kogi’s highways? Why are criminal groups able to operate openly in the daytime? And what concrete steps will security agencies take to stop the growing wave of abductions before more lives are disrupted?
Is Kogi Becoming Unsafe for Daytime Travel? Bandits Kidnap Resident on Egbe-Okoloke Road as Yagba West Communities Demand Urgent Security Action
Is insecurity in Kogi State spiralling out of control, even in broad daylight? Fear gripped residents of Yagba West Local Government Area on Friday after suspected bandits abducted a man identified as Lanlege along the Egbe-Okoloke Road, a route increasingly notorious for criminal attacks.
According to local sources, the victim was travelling for his daily activities when he was intercepted and forcibly taken away by armed assailants. The fact that the kidnapping occurred during the day has heightened anxiety among commuters and nearby communities, who say that no time of day now feels safe on major roads in the area.
The incident has intensified long-standing concerns over rising insecurity in Yagba West, where residents report frequent kidnappings, killings, and the takeover of farmlands by criminal groups. Community members are calling for urgent government intervention, intensified patrols, and sustained security presence to prevent further attacks and to secure the release of the abducted victim. Motorists have also been advised to exercise extreme caution when using the Egbe-Okoloke Road pending improved security measures.
This latest attack comes amid growing public frustration across parts of Kogi State. Recently, youths in Kabba-Bunu Local Government Area staged protests over worsening violence and the abandonment of communities, only to be dispersed by police using tear gas. Protesters carried placards reading “Bunuland Bleeds” and “Why Should We Ask for Permission to Live?,” lamenting that dozens of communities—such as Kayetoro, Kiri, and Ole—have been deserted due to repeated attacks and killings.
Residents say fear has forced many families to flee their ancestral homes, while others accuse authorities of failing to protect lives and property. Reports of multiple abductions on other routes, including the Omi-Odo Ara Road, have further deepened anxiety in Yagba West and surrounding areas.
As kidnappings continue and protests erupt over insecurity, many are asking urgent questions: How safe are Kogi’s highways? Why are criminal groups able to operate openly in the daytime? And what concrete steps will security agencies take to stop the growing wave of abductions before more lives are disrupted?
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