Gunfire erupted between Nigerian troops and suspected terrorists in Obajana, Kogi State, near the Dangote Cement plant on Saturday night, January 10, 2026. Security forces were conducting clearance operations when they engaged the terrorists attempting to infiltrate the community, according to security analyst Zagazola Makama. Eyewitnesses described the gunfire as intense, happening opposite the Line 3 gate of Dangote’s Obajana Cement Plant.
This incident is part of ongoing security efforts in Kogi State, which has seen several operations against bandits and terrorists in recent months. In November 2025, a joint police-military operation flushed out terrorists from Kogi forests, and in September 2025, troops neutralized notorious bandit leader Kachalla Balla. The Kogi State Government assures continued crackdown on criminal elements, urging residents to provide credible information to support ongoing operations.
Obajana is a town located in the Oworo district of Lokoja Local Government Area (LGA) in Kogi State, Nigeria. It’s actually home to the largest cement plant in Africa, owned by Dangote. Kogi State has 21 Local Government Areas, and Lokoja is one of them, with its headquarters in Lokoja city.
