The Digest:
Dozens of commuters were stranded on the Oshokoshoko-Obajana highway in Kogi State as a fierce gun battle erupted between security forces and bandits, trapping civilians for hours. This violent encounter explores the terrifying reality for ordinary Nigerians, forcing them to experience the frontline of the nation's security crisis during daily travel.
Key Points:
- Dozens of travellers were stranded on the Oshokoshoko-Obajana highway in Kogi State.
- They were trapped by an hours-long gunfight between security operatives and bandits.
- A distressed commuter pleaded for help in a viral video, stating, "Kidnappers are taking over the road."
- The highway axis has seen repeated ambushes and attacks in recent days.
- The incident follows a church attack in Ejiba on Sunday, where a pastor and others were abducted.
- Governor Ahmed Ododo recently stated bandit commanders had relocated to the state.
- Kogi remains one of the states worst-hit by the ongoing national security crisis.
Sources: Daily Trust, Vanguard
