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In the early hours of Tuesday, December 2, terrorists launched a deadly ambush on traders travelling from Koro in Ekiti Local Government Area of Kwara State to Egbe in Yagba West Local Government Area of Kogi State for the popular Ebu Market Day.

SaharaReporters gathered that the attackers struck along the Koro–Egbe route, intercepting vehicles carrying traders on their routine weekly journey to the border community market.

As of the time of filing this report, the exact number of those kidnapped remains unknown.

The attack has further heightened fear among residents in Kwara–Kogi border communities, who say the route has increasingly come under criminal assaults despite repeated alerts to authorities.

Previously, SaharaReporters reported that tension erupted again on the Oshokoshoko–Obajana highway in Kogi State after terrorists launched another brazen attack on the increasingly dangerous corridor, leaving travellers stranded for hours as gunmen reportedly took control of the route.

In a video seen by SaharaReporters, dozens of commuters were seen stuck on the road, their vehicles parked in long queues as they awaited rescue amid fears of ongoing gunfire between security operatives and the attackers.

A distressed traveller filming the scene narrated the ordeal, pleading for urgent intervention.

“Everybody, see what is happening here. This is Oshoko Shoko in Kogi State between Kabba and Obajana. We are all stuck here,” he said, showing rows of stationary vehicles.

“We have been here for more than three hours. Kidnappers are taking over the road. We don’t know what to do… everywhere is on fire. Soldiers and these bandits are staging fire presently. Honestly, everywhere is stuck.”

The visibly shaken commuter continued calling for help, saying, “Nigeria, please come and save us here. We are in trouble. Everybody parked, nobody is moving. Kidnappers are taking over the road. Please, presently, we are here.”

LagosOrigin:
They are Islamic terrorists not bandits
.stop the name change .

call them Islamic terrorists not bandits .

Tinubu is a disgrace to leadership . Nigeria is been over run by Islamic terrorists and nothing , I mean absolutely nothing has been done to put a stop to this madness.

Nigeria belongs to us and not to Islamic terrorists .

Sit up and do your damn job Mr. President or resign if you're clueless on what to do.

Zionmdde:
When are we going to stop hearing this kind of news

kaltonga:
It will not end unless we pick up courage and face the matter headlong, the compromised Army cannot bully everyone at the same time, let everyone guild your home and if possible take a collective resolve in fighting this common enemy called Fulani.

The. We in the online space should never try to sound patriotic with this killers cos their mission is simple, kill as many as they can and occupy so we will not watch them kill our children before our eyes

IF STATES WERE TO FUND 2025 RECURRENT EXPENDITURE BUDGET WITH 2024 IGR
By how much can they fund Recurrent Expenditure:
1 🟢Enugu — 135.60% [Self-sufficient]
2 🟣Lagos — 97.4% [Sufficient]
3 🟤Rivers — 68.62% [Above average]
4 🟤Delta — 45.2% [Unable]
5 🟣Ogun — 43.9% [Unable]
6 🟤Edo — 40.58% [Unable]
7 🔴Jigawa — 38.90% [Unable]
8 🟠Kwara — 36.78% [Unable]
9 🟢Anambra — 30.60% [Unable]
10 🔴Kaduna — 30% [Unable]
11 🟢Abia — 28.9% [Unable]
12 ⚫Bauchi — 28.78% [Unable]
13 🔴Kano — 28.47% [Unable]
14 🟤Akwa Ibom — 25.26% [Unable]
15 🔴Katsina — 24.79% [Unable]
16 🟤Bayelsa — 24.04% [Unable]
17 🟣Osun — 23.17% [Unable]
18 🟤Cross River — 22.92% [Unable]
19 🟢Imo — 22.50% [Unable]
20 🟣Oyo — 19.25% [Unable]
21 🟣Ondo — 18.35% [Unable]
22 🟣Ekiti — 18.34% [Unable]
23 ⚫Gombe — 17.86% [Unable]
24 🔴Zamfara — 16.8% [Unable]
25 🟠Niger — 17.36% [Unable]
26 🟠Nasarawa — 15.89% [Unable]
27 🟠Plateau — 15.03% [Unable]
28 ⚫Adamawa — 14.79% [Unable]
29 🔴Kebbi — 13.12% [Unable]
30 🟠Benue — 11.65% [Unable]
31 ⚫Borno — 11.48% [Unable]
32 🟠Kogi — 11.39% [Unable]
33 🟢Ebonyi — 11.2% [Unable]
34 ⚫Taraba — 10.60% [Unable]
35 🔴Sokoto — 9.73% [Unable]
36 ⚫Yobe — 7.62% [Unable]

⚫NE 🔴NW 🟠NC 🟣SW 🟢SE 🟤SS

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slivertongue:
The people should defend themselves with arms. Govt isn't capable for now