Civil Defence Officer Killed In Fresh Bandit Attack On Odo-Ere, Daughter Escapes Captivity.

Armed bandits on Monday evening launched a fresh attack on Odo-Ere, the headquarters of Yagba West Local Government Area of Kogi State, killing a member of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Mr. Ayo, and abducting his daughter.

Sources said the attackers stormed the community on June 8, 2026, and shot the officer in the head during the assault. He was rushed to a medical facility but was confirmed dead on arrival. His remains have since been deposited in a mortuary as a brought-in-dead case.

The gunmen reportedly fled into the bush with the victim’s first daughter, heightening fears among residents already grappling with increasing insecurity in the area.

However, in a dramatic twist, the abducted daughter was said to have escaped from the bandits’ den in the early hours of Tuesday, June 9, and has since been reunited with her family unharmed.

The cheering news was confirmed to our correspondent by a dependable source within the state’s security apparatus.

According to the source, security agencies have commenced investigations, while tactical teams have launched a massive manhunt to track down and apprehend those responsible for the attack.

The latest incident has further raised concerns over the worsening security situation in Yagba West and neighbouring communities, with residents calling for urgent intervention by security authorities.

As of the time of filing this report, no official statement had been issued by the relevant security agencies regarding the attack.