SAN FRANCISCO, March 21, (THEWILL) – The Kogi State government has offered N5 million to anybody who can volunteer information leading to the arrest of the suspected bandits who killed people in Ojuwo Ajamàgbe and Agbenema in Dekina and Omala local government areas of the state.
This was contained in a statement signed by the Director General, Media and Publicity to the Governor, Kingsley Fanwo.
The statement said the government is saddened by the attack on Agbenema, a peaceful community in Omala Local Government Area of Kogi State by mercenaries reportedly working for herdsmen in the area.
It also confirmed that a total of three persons were killed, including a local chief, Musa Edibo, the Onu of Agbenema adding that other persons were also injured and are currently hospitalised and are responding to treatment.
“On a happier note and contrary to trending reports by all sections of the media, the wife of the murdered traditional chief was neither injured nor killed,” the statement added.
“Though advanced in age and battling age-related ailments, she interacted extensively with our officials who paid a condolence visit to the community today.
“Intelligence reports showed that the attackers at Agbenema on the afternoon of Monday, 19th March, 2018 appear to be the same group which attacked Ojuwo Ajamàgbe, near Oganenigu in Dekina Local Government Area five days earlier.
“Kogi State Government and the security services are sparing neither expense nor effort to track down these murderers and ensure justice is served.
“We once again reiterate our total commitment as a government to the security of lives and properties in the state, protection extends to all peaceful and law-abiding citizens and residents, irrespective of religion or tribe.”
