Gunmen attack checkpoint, killing 3 officers and 2 vigilantes as police launch full-scale manhunt. In Kogi’s Yagba West, gunmen ambushed police and vigilantes on patrol along Okoloke–Pategi road, killing five personnel in the early hours of Wednesday. Police Public Relations Officer SP Ovye Aya Williams called it a “painful loss,” prompting Commissioner Dantawaye to deploy tactical teams and launch an intensive investigation. Residents are urged to assist by providing actionable intelligence as security forces heighten surveillance to restore peace.


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