Gunmen Raid Police Checkpoints in Kogi State, Killing Officers
Gunmen attacked police checkpoints in Kogi State, killing two officers at Ilafin Road, Isanlu Yagba East Local Government. The assailants, riding motorcycles, opened fire at a police checkpoint, resulting in the officers' deaths and causing panic among residents.
Eyewitnesses reported the gunmen seizing a policeman's rifle before fleeing the scene. The incident, which occurred on a Sunday morning, left another man caught in the crossfire dead.
The attack highlights the ongoing security challenges in the region, with residents expressing concerns about the safety of law enforcement officers and the community.
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