Eight Persons killed , as Two Communities in Omala Local Government came under Suspected Herdsmen Attack

Severe terror and High Tension has beclouded Bagana and Patani communities in Omala LGA of Kogi State when they both came under attacked yes...

Severe terror and High Tension has beclouded Bagana and Patani communities in Omala LGA of Kogi State when they both came under attacked yesterday's night  by suspected Fulani  herdersmen.

Many houses were burnt down, as at the time of this report, anxiety is said to have gripped Abejukolo residence and its environs, as the Gorilla Fulani fighters are said to have Abejukolo, Obakume, Ogo and Oganigwu as possible next target.

Oganenigu community and environs has been deserted into various IDP’s Camp since yesterday night.

The Police Spokes person Williams Aya While Confirming the attack, said the attackers are suspected militia who invaded the communities, killing four persons, three civilians and a police man, he promptly added that the police have however brought the situation under control.

In a nutshell,  The Kogi State  government is already on top of the situation there. All heads of security agencies in Kogi State have been there on the directive of His Excellency Alh Yahaya Bello. Policemen and Mopol have been deployed from Lokoja in addition to the policemen on ground there. This afternoon, commandant Nigerian Army Records has deployed additional troupe to ensure that peace is totally restored there.

The governor has also finalised arrangement for Military outpost to be established in Bagana because he noted the place is an exit and entrant point from those in Benue and Nasarawa States.

The governor cancelled his trip with Mr President to Jordan because of the security reports he has over the issue, thank God the situation has been brought under control.

Credit: Onogwu Galacticus