Five Killed in Kogi State Reprisal Attack on Communities

In Kupa Kingdom, Lokoja Local Government Area of Kogi State, five people were killed during a reprisal attack on Thursday. The affected communities—Abugi, Kuchinda, and Mikugi—were targeted by unidentified gunmen following the killing of an unarmed herder, allegedly by a member of a local vigilante group who suspected him of cattle rustling.

The Kogi State Government confirmed the killings and ordered security agencies to arrest those responsible for both the herder's death and the subsequent attack. Commissioner for Information and Communications, Kingsley Fanwo, described the incidents as tragic and unacceptable, stating that Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo had directed security forces to restore peace and prevent further violence.

The government condemned both the killing of the herder and the reprisal attack, asserting that anyone involved would face legal consequences. Fanwo urged residents to remain calm and cooperate with security agencies in providing information for ongoing investigations.