Panic in Ayegunle Bunu After Armed Bandits Launch Deadly Night Raid

Residents of Ayegunle Bunu in Kabba-Bunu Local Government Area of Kogi State were thrown into panic in the early hours of Sunday when heavily armed bandits invaded the community, killing one person and abducting dozens of residents and travellers.

The attackers reportedly stormed the area at about 2:25 a.m., unleashing terror on the otherwise peaceful community and forcing many residents to flee for safety. Among those kidnapped were a man and his wife, while no fewer than 30 other victims were reportedly taken away at gunpoint.
Community sources disclosed that the assailants extended their operation beyond the town by setting up roadblocks along nearby highways, where they intercepted commercial vehicles and abducted passengers.
Although the exact number of abductees has not been confirmed, local accounts suggest that both residents and travellers were victims of the coordinated attack. Several other people were also said to have sustained injuries while trying to escape from the gunmen.
The incident has further heightened concerns over insecurity in parts of Kogi State, where communities continue to face attacks by criminal gangs despite ongoing security efforts.
As of the time of filing this report, the Kogi State Police Command had not issued any official statement on the incident. Attempts to reach the Police Public Relations Officer, ASP Oyiza Saliu, for confirmation were unsuccessful.