Kogi government confirms abduction of 24 children from orphanage home

The Kogi State Government has confirmed the abduction of 24 children from an orphanage home, which occurred in the early hours of Sunday, April 26, 2026. Gunmen invaded the facility and took the children to an unknown location. Kogi State Commissioner for Information, Kingsley Fanwo, described the incident as 'unfortunate and disturbing' and assured that security agencies are mobilized to rescue the victims.