At least 10 people, including Onu
Agbenema, a traditional ruler, Musa Edibo, his wife, were killed in suspected
herdsmen attack in Omala local government area of Kogi state.
According to PUNCH, the victims
were killed on Monday in Agbenema, Aj’Ichekpa, Opada and Iyade villages in the
local government area.
The attackers reportedly struck
after laying siege in the bush.
Ibrahim Aboh, administrator of
Omala LGA was said to have narrowly escaped from the attackers.
Some residents alleged that the
soldiers who were deployed in the community refused to assist them to repel the
attack.
“We were surprised when we
approached the soldiers who were stationed at the Guest House at Abejukolo for
assistance,” a resident was quoted to have said.
“They refused to act
professionally, as they used their vehicle to block us from advancing to the
troubled spot to help our people. They have razed down Ojuwo Ajomayeigbi,
Iyade, Agbenema and Opada villages.”
The Kogi police command confirmed
the incident but did not give details.
The attack comes less than one
week after 25 people were killed in the state.
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