Police Repel Attack On Kogi School, Begin Manhunt For Fleeing Bandits

The Kogi State Police Command has said its operatives repelled an attack by armed bandits who invaded Iluke community in Kabba/Bunu Local Government Area of the state.

Naija News reports that the attack occurred on Wednesday, June 10, 2026, while students of Government Secondary School, Iluke Bunu, were sitting for the West African Senior School Certificate Examination English Language paper.

In a statement issued by the Police Public Relations Officer, ASP Adusat Salihu, the command said the attackers stormed the school and surrounding community with the intention of abducting students and residents.

According to the police, a distress call was received around 10 am that a large number of armed men operating on about 40 motorcycles had invaded the area.

The Divisional Police Officer of Kabba “A” Division immediately mobilised officers alongside personnel of the Police Mobile Force and tactical units.

Military personnel and local vigilante groups in the area also joined the response operation.

The joint security team engaged the attackers in a gun duel, forcing them to flee into nearby bushes.

The command confirmed that three persons were killed during the attack.

The victims were identified as Mr Ganiyu Anifowose, Vice Principal of UBE Secondary/Primary School, Iluke; Mr Sunday Jacob Alhassan, aged 70; and a six-year-old boy, Sunday Ayele.

The police said preliminary findings showed no conclusive evidence of a successful mass abduction.

It added that investigations were ongoing to establish the full details of the incident.

During the exchange of fire, one of the bandits was reportedly neutralised.

A member of the security team also sustained gunshot injuries and is currently receiving treatment.

The Commissioner of Police in Kogi State has ordered sustained bush-combing operations and increased patrols in the affected area.

The command said efforts had been intensified to track down the fleeing suspects and bring them to justice.

It urged residents to remain calm, vigilant and continue to provide credible information to security agencies.

The police added that further updates would be communicated as operations progress.