AFRICA

Terrorists Invade Kogi Community, Kill 19 People, Set Houses Ablaze

Suspected  gunmen have invaded Agojeju Odo in Omala Local Government Area of Kogi state and killed nineteen (19) people while many houses are  set  ablaze.

The Police Public Relation Officer of Kogi State Police Command William Aya confirmed the incident ,said the yet to be identified gunmen attacked Agojeju Odo community in Omala LGA on Thursday,

He noted that the Divisional Police Office of the local government informed the command  that  nineteen people were killed  while some sustained injured in the attack.

He stated that the Commissioner of Police Kogi State Police Command, CP Bethrand  Onuoha has deployed more policemen to the communities, assuring that the perpetrators of the heinous act will be apprehended.

Meanwhile the locals said , the gunmen attacked  sleepy town of Agojeju Odo in Omala local government area where  men were killed and farm produce destroyed.

The community appealed to Kogi state governor  Usman Ododo and Security Agencies to  come to their aid by deploying more security personnel to the area, as the police in  the Local Government Council have been overwhelmed and overpowered by the attackers.

Ibrahim Oyewale in Lokoja

Follow us on:

AriseNews

Recent Posts

IGP Orders Investigation into Death of Ilorin Detainee Jimoh Abdulquadri in Police Custody

IGP Egbetokun has ordered an investigation into Jimoh Abdulquadri’s death in police custody, promising justice…

2 hours ago

Trump Dismisses Claims That Elon Musk Holds Real Power Behind US President-Elect

Donald Trump has rejected suggestions that Elon Musk is the true influence behind the newly…

2 hours ago

Tiger Woods’ 15-Year-Old Son Charlie Achieves His First Hole-in-One

Tiger Woods' son Charlie has achieved his first golf hole-in-one during the final round of…

2 hours ago

New Zealand Rejects Cook Islands’ Bid For A Separate Passport

New Zealand has rejected the Cook Islands’ proposal for a separate passport, requiring full independence…

3 hours ago

Honda, Nissan Eye Major Merger, Aim to Finalise Deal by 2025

Honda and Nissan plan a merger to create the world’s third-largest automaker, aiming to finalise…

3 hours ago

Trump Chooses Ex-Bank President As Latin America Envoy Despite Alleged Affair Scandal

Trump has selected ex-bank president Mauricio Claver-Carone as Latin America envoy, despite past misconduct allegations…

3 hours ago