Tension has heightened in Ogbe and surrounding communities following a fresh bandit attack along the Ogbe–Egbe axis on Friday.
Reports indicate that the incident occurred as some residents were travelling from Ogbe to Egbe to attend a wedding ceremony of an Ogbe indigene residing in Egbe.
During the journey, the travellers were ambushed by armed assailants at the boundary area between Ogbe and Koro. One person was reportedly shot during the attack and was rushed to an undisclosed hospital for medical treatment, while five others were abducted by the attackers and taken into the bush.
The incident has further heightened fear among residents, who have repeatedly raised concerns over persistent insecurity along rural roads in the area. Community members have again called on relevant authorities to urgently strengthen security patrols and surveillance along the route to prevent further attacks and ensure the safety of travellers.
