By Noah Ocheni, Lokoja
Residents of Ayegunle Bunu in Kabba-Bunu Local Government Area of Kogi State were thrown into panic in the early hours of Monday following a reported attack by armed assailants that left one person dead and more than 30 others feared abducted. According to local sources, the incident occurred at about 2:25 a.m. in the community. One person was reportedly killed during the attack, while another sustained injuries.
Sources said two residents of Ayegunle Bunu—a man and a woman—were among those allegedly abducted. The remaining victims were said to be passengers travelling in a commercial bus that was reportedly intercepted by the attackers while passing through the area.The exact number of people abducted could not be independently verified as of the time of filing this report.
Security agencies have yet to issue an official statement on the incident. Efforts are reportedly ongoing to verify details of the attack and determine the number of victims involved.The latest incident has raised concerns among residents about security in the area, with community members calling for increased protection and swift action by relevant authorities.
