The incident happened in Okofi Community under Kogi Local Government Area in the early hours of Thursday.
It was reliably gathered that the attack was carried out while worshipers in the community were observing their early morning prayers. There has been an alleged running battle between the Bassa and the Ebira communities, with a militia of one of the tribes allegedly ‘fingered’ in this attack. DAILY POST learnt that the attack has caused much tension in and around the local government with people living in fear.The Kogi State Police Public Relations Officer, PPRO, DSP William Ovye Aya confirmed the attack to DAILY POST on Thursday.“The commissioner of Police, Edeh Ayuba has directed the Divisional Police Officer, DPO, to move to the area where the sad incident occurred to avert further break down of law and order. We are yet to get information on the numbers of people killed.
Make una keep shouting one Nigeria, created by Lord lugard. Since 1960 till today, is there any week, you will not hear about killing of innocent souls? Check am very well. If Igbos are not killed in not, the north will b killed in d East, if Boko no kill, uniform men will kill.
Amy that's looking for peaceful protesters can't hear this one. Lazy Amy.
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