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Gunmen attacks in Yagba East and Abugi communities leave three officers dead
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Assailants make away with four AK-47 rifles loaded with ammunition
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Joint security forces comb area; Kogi police formations on red alert
Kogi State has recorded two deadly gunmen attacks on police personnel, leaving three officers dead and firearms stolen, the state police command confirmed on Sunday.
The first ambush occurred at about 8:00 a.m. in Yagba East Local Government Area, where approximately 20 armed hoodlums attacked officers of the 70 PMF Kabba, attached to the Isanlu Area Command, at a patrol point along Ilafin-Odogbe Road.
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During the attack, ASP Umar Suleman (F/No. 518320) and CPL Bitrus Isaac were shot dead. The assailants also seized two AK-47 rifles (Breech Nos. 354313 and 524085), each loaded with 28 rounds of 7.62x39mm ammunition. Patrol teams were immediately mobilised, and the officers’ bodies were evacuated to the General Hospital mortuary for autopsy.
A statement from the police added: “ACPOL Isanlu mobilised patrol teams to the scene. Corpses were evacuated to General Hospital Mortuary for autopsy while intelligence gathering, surveillance, and bush combing are ongoing with joint security forces to track hoodlums for possible arrest. Recovery of stolen arms/ammunition is in progress.”
The second attack occurred at about 11:30 a.m. in Abugi Community, where personnel of the 37 PMF were ambushed while returning to camp. Inspector Johnson David (AP/No. 219236) and Inspector Ehinola Oluwole (AP/No. 242574) were killed, alongside a civilian, Isah Gilad.
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The attackers also stole two AK-47 rifles (Breech Nos. 07009207 and 4014086), each loaded with 30 rounds of ammunition. The victims were evacuated to the Federal Teaching Hospital, Lokoja, mortuary for autopsy.
Following the incidents, the Kogi State Police Command placed all formations on red alert and directed officers to remain vigilant. Joint security forces have intensified operations to apprehend the attackers and recover the stolen firearms.
Earlier reports by SaharaReporters indicated that the initial ambush in Ilafin community, Isanlu, left two police officers dead at a checkpoint, and videos circulating online showed residents rushing to rescue the victims.
