Kogi State Government says it will pursue justice following a bandit attack in the Iluke community in Kabba-Bunu Local Government Area. Multiple reports state that three residents are killed during the incident. The government also says efforts by security forces help avert a mass abduction, including the rescue of students who were affected during the attack.
The Punch reports that the state’s response emphasizes investigations and accountability for those behind the killings. In its public statements, Kogi State frames the attack as part of ongoing security challenges in the area and highlights immediate actions taken by security personnel.
While details of the attackers’ route and exact sequence of events vary by reporting, the shared elements include the deaths of three residents in Iluke community, the involvement of bandits, and the intervention of security forces that prevents broader harm. The state’s vow focuses on bringing perpetrators to justice and restoring safety for residents of the affected community.
