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2 clusters · 5 sources · 26 days · First seen · Last updated

Security operations in Kogi State

Overview

Security operations in Kogi State have focused on neutralizing criminal elements and illegal activities within the region. In August 2026, a joint task force involving police, military, and local vigilantes conducted bush clearance operations in the Daji 2 Forest Zone. This operation targeted strategic corridors linking Kabba/Bunu, Obajana, and Lokoja, resulting in the clearing of an abandoned settlement used as a criminal staging area.

By September 2026, security efforts expanded to address unregulated mining, which officials identified as a security risk that provides criminals access to remote forests. During an interception between Girinya and Agbaja, the Nigerian Army arrested two individuals and seized various mining tools, including shovels and a petrol pump. State authorities have emphasized the importance of intelligence-led measures to maintain economic stability and regional security.

Entities

Kogi State Government · Salisu Afusat · Jerry Omodara · Obajana · Kabba/Bunu

Timeline

  1. 7 days ago

    [CRIME] 2 sources
    Nigerian Army arrests two and seizes mining equipment in Kogi State

    The Nigerian Army's 12 Brigade arrested two drivers and seized mining equipment in Kogi State during an intelligence-led operation aimed at preventing illegal mining and regional insecurity.

  2. about 1 month ago

    [CRIME] 3 sources
    Kogi State security forces raid forest hideouts

    Kogi State security forces, including police and military, conducted joint operations to clear criminal hideouts and abandoned settlements in the forest corridors linking Kabba/Bunu, Obajana, and Lokoja.

Sources

dailytrust.com.ng · gistmania.com · punchng.com · thisdaylive.com · tribuneonlineng.com