The two remaining victims from the December 28, 2025, armed invasion of Odo-Ere have been released from captivity, bringing a month-long ordeal to an end and offering a measure of relief to the traumatized community.
Sources confirm that Damiola Ogun and the daughter of the woman known as Omo Oloyan are now free, though the precise circumstances surrounding their release remain unclear. This follows the earlier release of Engr. Shina Ajere and the tragic confirmation of Mr. Kehinde Afolabi’s death in captivity.
While families and residents welcome the return of their loved ones, a strong undercurrent of anxiety persists. Community members have raised urgent concerns over a recurring pattern in the region, where criminal groups often regroup and launch fresh attacks following the release of victims.
Local leaders are emphatically urging residents to remain on high alert, limit non-essential movement after dark, and immediately report any suspicious persons or activities to security forces and local vigilante networks. Calls for sustained, visible security patrols and more proactive, intelligence-driven operations in the area have intensified.
The Kogi State Government and security agencies are being called upon to consolidate this moment of relief with a robust, lasting security framework to prevent a resurgence of violence and protect the vulnerable community.
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