Civil Defense Officer Killed, Daughter Abducted in Kogi

A Nigerian security officer was killed and his daughter was abducted during a late-night attack by armed gunmen in Kogi State on Monday, June 8, 2026. The officer, identified as Mr. Ayo Olukotun of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), was shot in the head at his residence in Odo-Ere, the headquarters of Yagba West Local Government Area. According to local sources, his daughter later managed to escape unharmed from her captors and has been reunited with her family.

The attack occurred around 8:30 p.m. when the gunmen stormed the community, firing sporadically and causing widespread panic. Residents reported that the assailants forced their way into Olukotun's home, shot him, and then fled into a nearby forest with his daughter and several other abducted residents. The officer was rushed to a medical facility but was declared dead on arrival. His remains have been deposited in a mortuary.

Local officials have condemned the violence. The Chairman of Yagba West Local Government Area, Tosin Olokun, described the incident as unfortunate and heartbreaking, extending condolences to the family and community. In a statement, he urged residents to remain vigilant and...