Kogi Government Confirms Abduction of 24 Children

On April 26, 2026, the Kogi State government confirmed the abduction of 24 children from an orphanage home, an incident that occurred in the early hours of Sunday. Gunmen invaded the facility and took the children to an unknown destination.

Kogi State Commissioner for Information, Kingsley Fanwo, described the incident as unfortunate and disturbing, assuring residents that security agencies are fully mobilized to rescue the victims. The government condemned the abduction of innocent children and is working closely with security operatives to ensure their safe return.

Efforts are ongoing to track the perpetrators, and the Kogi State Police Command confirmed the incident, stating that a joint operation involving multiple security agencies has been launched to rescue the abducted children and apprehend those responsible.