Monarch Blames Herdsmen For Deadly Attack, Urges Government Intervention In Kogi Community

Monarch Blames Herdsmen For Deadly Attack, Urges Government Intervention In Kogi Community

In a tragic incident in the Agojeju-Odo community of Kogi State, 25 people lost their lives in an attack reportedly orchestrated by herdsmen, according to HRH David Akpa, the district head and traditional ruler of Bagaji Odo in Omala Local Government Area…..READ ALSO Yobe Monarch Raises Alarm: Drug Abuse Fuels Insecurity Crisis

HRH Akpa revealed that the community had been completely deserted as residents fled to neighboring communities like Bagaji Odo, Abejikolo, and Acha out of fear of further attacks.

“The herdsmen are behind the attack at Agojeju-Odo community which led to the death of 25 people. They came in their numbers and started killing people,” the traditional ruler stated, expressing concern over the escalating violence.

Akpa called on the government to intervene urgently to provide security for his people, highlighting the dire situation faced by those who had fled their homes and were contemplating further relocation due to the looming threat posed by the herdsmen.

Survivor Joshua Salifu recounted the harrowing ordeal, describing how the attackers arrived at 3:00 am on Thursday and launched a deadly assault on the community. “About 25 people were buried in our village,” he lamented, emphasizing the urgent need for government assistance in restoring security and enabling the residents to return to their homes and farms.

This recent attack follows a similar incident in January 2024, where unidentified gunmen targeted Agojeju-Odo community, resulting in the deaths of four individuals.

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