Terrorists Attack Passenger Bus on Ayere–Kabba Road in Kogi, Kill One, Injure Several
A terrorist attack on a commercial bus has left one passenger dead and several others injured along the Ayere–Kabba Road in the Ijumu Local Government Area of Kogi State.
Eyewitnesses told reporters that the incident occurred around 5 p.m. on Sunday, when gunmen opened fire on travellers along the busy route.
According to a witness, some vehicles narrowly escaped the ambush, while several passengers sustained gunshot wounds.
“One person was confirmed dead at the general hospital, while others are receiving treatment for gunshot injuries,” a local source said.
Residents say the Ayere–Kabba axis has become increasingly dangerous for commuters, with frequent attacks by armed gangs believed to be operating between Kogi and neighbouring Kwara State.
In recent months, communities along the Kogi–Kwara border have witnessed a surge in terrorist attacks, kidnappings, and violent crimes, heightening fears among residents and travellers.
On Sunday, residents of Yagba East Local Government Area staged a protest in Isanlu, demanding urgent government action over the escalating insecurity in the region.
The demonstration, held in front of the General Hospital, Isanlu, followed the killing of an elderly, sick woman who had been abducted by bandits a day earlier.
Eyewitnesses reported that protesters blocked major roads, set tyres ablaze, and chanted slogans calling for immediate deployment of more security personnel.
Sources said the kidnapped woman was killed after the abductors realised she was too weak to keep up with them in the forest.
The killing has sparked outrage and mourning across the community, as residents lament what they describe as government inaction in the face of worsening insecurity.
Communities across Yagba East and West have faced repeated kidnappings and armed robberies in recent months, with attacks occurring almost daily.
Local leaders have repeatedly appealed to both the state and federal governments to strengthen security presence and protect residents from further violence.
