Lokoja — Two suspected kidnappers allegedly carrying identity cards of the Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN) were killed by Nigerian Navy personnel during a security operation along the Inele/Inabe Road in Olamaboro Local Government Area of Kogi State.
Security sources confirmed that the incident occurred late Tuesday night during a routine patrol following repeated reports of abductions and armed robbery along the route.
According to the source, the suspects were intercepted while allegedly attempting to carry out a kidnapping operation. They engaged naval operatives in a gunfight and were fatally wounded.
Photographs obtained show the deceased dressed in military-style camouflage uniforms. Identity cards bearing the name and logo of MACBAN were also recovered from them.
Security officials stated that investigations are ongoing to verify the authenticity of the IDs and determine whether the suspects were part of a larger criminal network operating in Kogi and neighboring states.
Related Incident: Bandits Attack in Yagba East
This development follows reports of a bandit attack in Jege, Yagba East Local Government Area, on Monday night, December 15. Local sources said assailants abducted an unconfirmed number of residents, heightening tension in the community.
No official statement has been issued by security agencies or the state government regarding the Jege incident. Residents have called for increased patrols and urgent intervention.
Earlier on Monday, the elder brother of the Chairman of Yagba West Local Government Area, Mr. Tosin Oluokun, was kidnapped while working on his farm in Yagba West LGA.
These incidents underscore growing security concerns in Kogi State, where communities continue to face recurring threats of banditry and abduction.
