Armed bandits launched a brazen attack along the Osokoko–Obajana axis in Kogi State, targeting two commercial 18-seater buses. While one bus was successfully intercepted by the attackers, the second vehicle managed to escape.
The exact number of passengers kidnapped remains unclear, but eyewitnesses reported that all occupants of the bus seized by the bandits were taken. Sources also confirmed that Nigerian Army personnel arrived promptly after the incident, engaging the attackers and successfully repelling the assault.
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A video circulating online showed travelers waiting on the highway until the military cleared the road, reassuring residents and motorists of their safety. One witness noted, “Road don clear, all thanks to the Nigerian Army, everybody don dey go back.”
NAIJABLOGDAILY had earlier reported that the attack occurred on Thursday afternoon, causing panic among residents and travelers. Eyewitnesses described the assailants as attempting to block and raid vehicles along the route. Authorities have yet to release an official statement, but local reports confirm no casualties or property losses were recorded following the military’s intervention.
The attack underscores the ongoing security challenges along major routes in Kogi State, where travelers frequently face threats from armed gangs.
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This comes shortly after a separate incident at Kiri High School in Aiyetoro Kiri, Kabba Bunu Local Government Area, where bandits stormed the community in the early hours of Wednesday, November 26, 2025. Thanks to the swift response of the Kiri Vigilante Group, all abducted students were rescued. Unfortunately, the operation resulted in the deaths of one vigilante and a resident, identified as a Hausa man.
The recent wave of kidnappings in Nigeria’s north-central region has affected more than 400 people, mostly schoolchildren, since mid-November. The spate of abductions has drawn condemnation from the United Nations and global religious leaders, emphasizing the urgent need for stronger security measures in affected communities.
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