Kogi Government Vows Justice After Kupa Killings

The Kogi State Government has expressed condolences to families affected by recent reprisal killings in Abugi, Kuchinda, and Mikugi communities within Kupa Kingdom, Lokoja Local Government Area. In a statement by the Commissioner for Information and Communications, Kingsley Femi Fanwo, the government condemned the killings as tragic and unacceptable.

The violence reportedly began after a local vigilante member allegedly shot an unarmed herder, leading to a reprisal attack by armed individuals that resulted in multiple deaths. Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo has instructed security agencies to take control of the situation, restore peace, and arrest those involved, including the vigilante member and the leader of the Hybrid Vigilante Group suspected of coordinating the assault.

The government emphasized that all individuals involved, regardless of status or ethnic background, would face legal consequences. The administration is collaborating with security agencies and community leaders to ensure lasting peace in Kupa Kingdom and to uphold justice.