Gunmen K!ll Two Vigilantes in Kogi

 

Two vigilantes have been k!lled at a security checkpoint along the Egbe–Eruku Federal Highway, Yagba West Local Government Area of Kogi State. 

 

According to information revealed, the incident occurred on Wednesday, September 10, 2025 hours after the k!lling of three policemen at the security checkpoint in Egbe. 

 

The Comptroller General Kogi State Vigilante Service, Ibrahim Omeiza Sani DIS (Rtd) disclosed this on Thursday in a statement issued from his office.

 

According to him, on 10th September 2025, at about 1700 hours, two 2 personnel of the Kogi State Vigilante Service (KSVS) were tragically k!lled by armed men suspected to be Fulani bandits at a security checkpoint along the Egbe–Eruku Federal Highway, Yagba West Local Government Area.

 

“The Kogi State Vigilante Service deeply regrets this loss and expresses heartfelt condolences to the families, colleagues, and communities of the fallen operatives. Their sacrifice in the line of duty will forever be honored,” he said. 

 

He therefore reassured the public that KSVS, in collaboration with other security agencies, remains committed to tracking down the perpetrators of this heinous act and ensuring that justice is served.