Jege in Yagba East Local Government Area of Kogi State was plunged into fear on Monday night, December 15, 2025, following a violent attack by suspected bandits.
According to local sources who spoke with Sahara Reporters, the assailants stormed the community under the cover of darkness and abducted an unconfirmed number of residents, throwing the area into tension and uncertainty.
As of the time of filing this report, details of the incident remain unclear, with no official statement from security agencies or the state government.
Residents described the atmosphere in Jege as tense, noting that the attack had heightened concerns about growing insecurity in parts of the local government area.
Community members have called for increased patrols and urgent intervention to prevent further attacks.
The Jege incident comes on the heels of another abduction reported earlier on Monday, when terrorists locally dubbed as bandits kidnapped the elder brother of the Chairman of Yagba West Local Government Area, Mr Tosin Oluokun, SaharaReporters had reported.
The incident occurred while the victim was working on his farm within Yagba West LGA, further deepening anxieties among residents who are already grappling with recurring kidnappings in the region.
This latest attack adds to growing concerns over insecurity in Kogi State, particularly as communities continue to face repeated cases of banditry and kidnappings targeting farmers and worshippers alike.
On Sunday, SaharaReporters reported that no fewer than 20 worshippers were abducted when gunmen attacked the First ECWA Church in Ayetoro Kiri, Kabba/Bunu Local Government Area.
Local sources said the attackers stormed the church during a worship session, firing sporadically to create panic among congregants. While many worshippers fled the scene, an undisclosed number were seized by the assailants, who later escaped through nearby bush paths.
The church attack threw the otherwise quiet community into chaos, with residents describing widespread fear and confusion as the incident unfolded.