The Kogi State Government has condemned the killing of three police officers and two vigilante members who were attacked at a checkpoint in Egbe, Yagba West Local Government Area, on Wednesday.
The incident, one of the deadliest in recent months, has heightened fears about the safety of security personnel and underscored the growing insecurity in the state, which has faced repeated cases of banditry, kidnapping, and violent assaults on operatives.
In a statement on Thursday, the Commissioner for Information, Kingsley Fanwo, said Governor Usman Ododo’s administration has directed security agencies to fully investigate the attack and bring the perpetrators to justice.
Fanwo also revealed that 17 passengers abducted along the Lokoja-Obajana road were rescued through the combined efforts of the Nigerian Army and local hunters, commending their swift response.
He extended condolences to the families of the slain officers, describing their sacrifice as a source of inspiration in the fight against crime. He added that additional security personnel and equipment have been deployed to vulnerable areas to prevent further attacks.
The government urged residents to cooperate with security operatives by providing timely information, stressing that it would not bow to criminal elements.
Despite ongoing investments in local vigilante groups, surveillance, and federal collaboration, the killing of the officers highlights the urgent need for stronger intelligence gathering, improved logistics, and deeper trust-building with communities.
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