Kogi In Sh*ck: Residents Demand Immediate Action After Fresh Terror Attack

Fresh fears have gripped residents of Idofin community in Yagba East Local Government Area of Kogi State following a deadly terrorist attack that claimed one life and left another seriously injured.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

The attack occurred on Saturday evening, January 3, 2026, between 7:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m., when armed assailants stormed the community and opened fire. A local resident confirmed to SaharaReporters that the deceased was a Tiv man, while another community member sustained severe injuries during the assault.

According to the local platform, Egbe Mekun, the injured victim was rescued by military personnel and evacuated to an undisclosed hospital for urgent medical care. “The wounded man was taken away by soldiers to receive treatment,” the platform reported.

As of this report, neither the Kogi State Government nor the Nigerian Police Force has issued an official statement on the incident. Meanwhile, residents have expressed growing concern over the deteriorating security situation in Yagba East and surrounding areas, calling on authorities to strengthen security presence to prevent further attacks.

“Our people are living in fear. These attacks are becoming too frequent, and nothing seems to be done,” a resident lamented.

The latest assault comes amid a broader security crisis in Kogi State. Earlier reports by SaharaReporters revealed that the Ayetoro-Kiri community in Kabba-Bunu Local Government Area was thrown into mourning after three abducted residents died, despite a large ransom being paid through communal contributions.

Although seven abductees were eventually released, three arrived dead, while four others were hospitalized and reportedly fighting for their lives. Around 30 residents of Ayetoro-Kiri are still in captivity, with their fate uncertain.

In a statement signed by the community spokesperson, David Ampitan, residents accused authorities of failing to take decisive action to protect lives, rescue the kidnapped victims, or apprehend the perpetrators. The statement further alleged that instead of responding to their pleas for help, the Kogi State Government, through the Chairman of Kabba-Bunu Local Government, allegedly targeted the community by tear-gassing and arresting peaceful protesters demanding security, justice, and the release of abducted relatives.

Residents across affected areas continue to call for urgent government intervention, warning that the rising wave of terror could further destabilize the region if left unchecked.