- The attack has cast a dark cloud of apprehension and uncertainty on the town, forcing many residents to flee to neighbouring villages to avoid any further violence
In Kogi State, His Royal Highness Shagari Ebije’ego Job, the traditional chief (Onu) of Itama, has been murdered by gunmen.
He was reportedly killed in his residence at Dekina Local Government Area of the State in his residence.
The heavily armed assailants were said to have trailed the monarch to his home on Monday evening where they shot him dead.
Locals reportedly stated that the unidentified gunmen drove dangerously into the town late on Monday and went straight to the chief’s residence.
“His assailants, who were seen heavily armed, arrived at the monarch’s home around 9pm,” Adukwu Ajibili, a resident said, adding that “We heard gunshots and people scattered for safety. When the gunfire ceased and the attackers had left, we found that his royal highness had been killed.” Daily Trust quoted a local as saying.
The attack has cast a dark cloud of apprehension and uncertainty on the town, forcing many residents to flee to neighbouring villages to avoid any further violence.
As of the time of filing this report, the Kogi State Police Command’s Public Relations Officer, SP Williams Aya, had not responded to calls and messages seeking his comment on the incident.
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