Bandits kill NSCDC officer, abduct daughter, others in Kogi attack

Gunmen attacked the Odo-Ere community in Kogi State on Monday night, resulting in the death of Ayo Olukotun, a member of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC). During the incident, the assailants also abducted Olukotun’s daughter and several other residents.

Witnesses reported the attack began around 8:30 PM, with gunfire causing widespread panic as community members fled for safety. The attackers gained entry into Olukotun’s home, where they shot him before kidnapping his daughter and others, taking them into a nearby forest.

According to a community source, Olukotun was transported to a hospital following the assault but was pronounced dead upon arrival.

Yagba West Local Government Area Chairman Tosin Olokun, who also holds the presidency of the Kogi State chapter of the Association of Local Governments of Nigeria (ALGON), expressed grief over Olukotun’s death. He described it as a significant loss for both Olukotun’s family and the local community.

“We are deeply saddened by this unfortunate incident. On behalf of the government and people of Yagba West, I extend my heartfelt condolences to the family of Mr. Ayo Olukotun, the people of Odo-Ere, and all those affected by this attack,” Olokun stated.

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