Two communities,Agojeju Odo and Abejukolo in Omala native authorities space of Kogi state have been invaded by suspected herdsmen.
By the point the mud settled,no fewer than 19 individuals have been killed whereas but to be ascertained variety of homes have been razed.
Eye witnessed accounts informed our correspondent in Lokoja on Friday that the incident occurred on Thursday when the bandits mobilised in what he described as a “repraisal assault” and invaded the 2 communities inflicting most damages.
The bandits who had been having operating battle with Agatu militia in Benue state, had prolonged their onslaught to the sleepy city of Agojeju Odo, Ajokpachi Odo, Bagaji and her environs destroying their farm produce with ease in try to attract them into the battle.
An area who misplaced his spouse and kids , stated that the herdsmen determined to unleash mayhem on them after alleging that the individuals had been in complicit with the Agatus once more them.
One other native who spoke to our correspondent however didn’t need his identify talked about stated that ‘’the state governor Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo and Safety Companies ought to proactively come to our support by deploying safety personnel to the world, because the police in the Native Authorities Council have been overwhelmed.and overpowered by the Invaders.
Because the time time of filling this report, the city has been decreased to rubbles whereas the driving ones have fled the communities.
The general public relations officer of the Kogi state police command,SP William Aya whereas confirming the incident stated that “19 individuals had been killed within the communal clashes that occurred on Thursday” including that officers and males of the state police command,counter terrorism unit and the military have been mobilised to revive normalcy within the space.
“As quickly as we received wind of the incident,the Commissioner of police mobilised all models together with counter terrorism unit ,military and different sister safety businesses to the world to revive normalcy .As we communicate peace has returned to the communities” he stated.
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