Bandits have attacked Odo-Ere community in Yagba West Local Government Area of Kogi State, abducting four persons in the process.
The sleepy agrarian community was invaded in the evening of Sunday, December 28, 2025.
Residents who spoke on the incident confirmed that four persons were abducted during the attack.
They identified the victims as Engr. Shina Ajere, Mr. Kehinde Afolabi, Damiola Ogun, and a woman popularly known as Iya Lara.
Some residents, however, claimed that number of people kidnapped was more than four.
The attack has thrown Odo-Ere into panicnand fear as gunshots were reportedly heard across parts of the town, forcing residents indoors.
Police is yet to release an official statement on the incident as at the time of filing this report.
However, residents, are calling for urgent intervention and sustained security presence.
(vitalnewsngr.com)
