Criminals trail, kill young Kogi monarch in his residence
Gunmen have reportedly killed a traditional Chief (Onu) of Itama, in Dekina Local Government Area of Kogi State, His Royal Highness, Shagari Ebije’ego Job, at his residence.
It was learnt that the assailants had trailed the monarch, said to be the youngest traditional chief in the local government, to his residence on 12th August evening and shot him instantly.
Locals disclosed that the yet-to-be identified criminals had driven into the town and headed for Job’s residence.
“His assailants in their number were sighted with weapons as they drove in the direction of the traditional chief’s residence in the town around 9pm on Monday.
“Shortly, we started hearing gunshots from that area, making people scamper in different directions for their safety.
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“Some of us came out from our houses after the gunmen had left and discovered that His Royal Highness was killed in the attack,” said Adukwu Ajibili, a resident of the town.
He added that the town had been thrown into confusion as many had started relocating to the neighbouring villages.
The Kogi State Police Command’s Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), SP Williams Aya, is yet to issue a statement on the incident.
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