At least 27 individuals lost their lives on Saturday following a brutal attack by armed bandits in communities across Yagba West Local Government Area of Kogi State.

A military source confirmed the tragic incident to SaharaReporters on Sunday, describing the attackers as “heavily armed” and in possession of sophisticated weapons.

The source stated that security agencies are currently conducting operations in the area to apprehend the assailants and restore peace to the affected communities.

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Residents of the area expressed shock and grief over the violence, urging the government to strengthen security measures to prevent future attacks.

Authorities have yet to release an official statement detailing the circumstances surrounding the attack or the steps being taken to support the victims’ families.