Kogi government confirms abduction of 24 children from orphanage home

Kogi State authorities confirmed that gunmen abducted 24 children from an orphanage in the early hours of April 26, 2026, and have not disclosed their destination. The raid has heightened security fears across the state, prompting urgent calls for stronger protection of vulnerable children and institutions in Nigeria.

The Kogi State Government has confirmed the abduction of 24 children from an orphanage home in the state, sparking fresh concerns over security in the area. The incident, which reportedly occurred in the early hours of Sunday, April 26, 2026, saw gunmen invade the facility and whisk away the children to an unknown destination. Confirming […] Kogi government confirms abduction of 24 children from orphanage home