Jege community in Yagba East Local Government Area of Kogi State was thrown into panic on Monday night, December 15, 2025, after bandits invaded the area.
The attackers reportedly arrived under the cover of darkness, causing panic among residents.
According to local sources, the gunmen abducted an unconfirmed number of people during the attack. As of the time of this report, details about the victims and how the incident happened remain unclear. 
There has also been no official statement from security agencies or the state government.
Residents said the atmosphere in the community is tense, explaining that the attack has increased worries about rising insecurity in parts of the local government area. Many people now fear that more attacks could happen if urgent steps are not taken.
Community members have appealed for increased security patrols and immediate intervention from authorities to protect lives and property and prevent further attacks.
The incident is coming amid a series of similar attacks in the area. Earlier on Monday, bandits kidnapped the elder brother of the Chairman of Yagba West Local Government Area, Mr. Tosin Oluokun. The victim was abducted while working on his farm within Yagba West LGA.
Residents said cases of banditry and kidnapping have become frequent, with farmers often being the main targets. This has made daily activities unsafe for many people in rural communities.
On Sunday, another attack was recorded in Kabba/Bunu Local Government Area of Kogi State, where gunmen stormed the First ECWA Church in Ayetoro Kiri. The attackers reportedly arrived while a worship session was ongoing and fired shots into the air to scare the congregation.
Many worshippers were said to have fled in fear, while an undisclosed number were taken away by the attackers. The gunmen later escaped through nearby bush paths, leaving the community in shock.
Residents of the area described the scene as chaotic, saying fear and confusion spread quickly as the attack unfolded in the normally peaceful community.
