Bandits Strike Jege, Kidnap Residents as Insecurity Worsens in Kogi

Residents of Jege, a community in Yagba East Local Government Area of Kogi State, were thrown into panic on Monday night, December 15, 2025, following a violent invasion by suspected bandits. Local sources who spoke with Sahara Reporters said the attackers struck under the cover of darkness, abducting an unspecified number of residents and leaving […]

Charly Boy Slams Sheikh Gumi, Accuses Cleric of Defending Bandits

Nigerian entertainer and activist, Charles Oputa, widely known as Charly Boy, has publicly criticized controversial Islamic cleric Sheikh Ahmed Gumi for advocating dialogue with bandits instead of military action. The cleric recently stated that confronting bandits could escalate insecurity, suggesting that authorities should consider negotiating with them. Charly Boy, reacting on Instagram, strongly rejected this […]