Bandits have killed two persons and kidnapped 10 others in an attack on the Olle-Bunu community in Kabba/Bunu Local Government Area of Kogi State.
It was gathered on Monday that the incident occurred on Friday afternoon.
Following the attack, two residents, Williams Onimayin and Olowo Memonbiayere, were confirmed d3ad, while over 10 others were reportedly abducted.
A resident, simply identified as Bayo, said, “The attackers struck residents on their way to their farms, k!lling at least two people during the assault.
“The exact number of abducted victims remains unclear as villagers are still taking a census of those missing. So far, 10 people have been confirmed missing.
An indigene of the community, Olayinka Braimoh, who was the standard bearer of the Action Alliance (AA) in the 2023 Kogi State governorship election, criticised the authorities for failing to take necessary steps to stem the rising wave of banditry in various communities within the district.
Braimoh called for a comprehensive security overhaul, involving the effective deployment of security forces, investment in local intelligence, and the active involvement of community leaders.
Meanwhile, the Chairman of Kabba/Bunu LGA, Barrister Zacchaeus Dare Michael, condemned what he described as “the gruesome and senseless attack” on Ihale and Olle-Bunu communities, calling it a grave affront to public safety and a threat to communal harmony and sustainability.
