Reported by: Ijeoma G | Edited by: Jevaun Rhashan
A farmer identified as Adedayo Oluremi, a native of Egbe in Yagba West Local Government Area of Kogi State, has reportedly survived a violent attack on his farmland in the early hours of March 14, 2026, in what residents describe as another disturbing escalation of insecurity affecting rural communities in the area.
According to local accounts, the farmer was working on his farmland around the Aaru Farm Settlement on the outskirts of Egbe when unidentified attackers reportedly confronted him. Sources familiar with the incident said the assailants launched a sudden attack, forcing the farmer to flee for safety. Despite the assault, Adedayo Oluremi reportedly managed to escape with his life, although the circumstances of his escape remain unclear.
Residents say the incident has further deepened anxiety among farmers in the community, particularly because it occurred less than twenty-four hours after two other farmers were attacked in separate incidents in the same town. The repeated assaults have intensified fears among residents who depend heavily on farming for their livelihoods and who now face growing risks while working on their farmlands.
Egbe, one of the major communities in Yagba West Local Government Area, is known for its agricultural activity, with many residents cultivating crops and managing small farm settlements on the outskirts of the town. In recent months, however, farmers have increasingly reported security threats ranging from harassment and robbery to violent attacks in remote farm areas.
Stone Reporters note that the location of the latest incident, Aaru Farm Settlement, lies within a rural corridor where farmers often travel early in the morning to begin daily agricultural work. These isolated areas are typically far from immediate security presence, making them vulnerable to attacks by armed individuals who exploit the terrain and lack of rapid response infrastructure.
Local community members say the latest attack has reinforced concerns that criminal groups are targeting farmers in remote settlements. Farmers frequently leave their homes before sunrise and return late in the day, a routine that has increasingly exposed them to danger. Many residents say the pattern of attacks threatens not only individual safety but also the region’s agricultural productivity and food supply.
The attack also comes amid wider concerns about security challenges across parts of Kogi State, where incidents involving armed groups, kidnappers and criminal gangs have occasionally been reported along rural roads and farmlands. Although the state government and security agencies have implemented various measures to address such threats, residents in remote communities say they often feel unprotected.
Community leaders in Egbe have reportedly begun discussing possible local responses, including strengthening community vigilance and increasing cooperation with local security authorities. Some residents are calling for the deployment of additional security patrols around farm settlements and rural access routes to deter further attacks.
Stone Reporters note that repeated attacks on farmers in northern and central Nigeria have become a major concern for food security and rural stability. Across several states, farmers have expressed fears of returning to their farmlands due to the risk of kidnapping, violence or theft of farm produce. These developments have prompted calls for stronger protection of agricultural communities and improved intelligence gathering in vulnerable rural zones.
While details surrounding the identity and motives of the attackers in the Egbe incident remain unclear, local residents are urging authorities to investigate the matter thoroughly and ensure that those responsible are apprehended. The absence of immediate arrests or official confirmation from security agencies has contributed to uncertainty within the community.
Residents say the timing of the attack, coming so soon after the previous incidents involving other farmers, has created a sense of urgency among local leaders who fear the situation could escalate further if decisive security measures are not implemented.
Stone Reporters note that incidents like the one involving Adedayo Oluremi illustrate the growing vulnerability of farmers working in isolated settlements across Nigeria. As agricultural workers continue to face threats in rural areas, analysts say sustained security intervention and improved coordination between community leaders and law enforcement agencies will be essential to restoring confidence among farmers and ensuring the safety of food production zones.
For now, the survival of the farmer in the latest attack is being viewed by residents as fortunate, but the broader atmosphere of insecurity remains a pressing concern for the Egbe community and surrounding rural areas.
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