Kogi govt dangles N5m bounty as reward for info on assailants

The sum of N5,000,000.00 (Five million naira) has been offered by Kogi State Government as reward for anyone who can provide useful information that will lead to the arrest of the assailants who attacked Ojuwo Ajamàgbe and Agbenema in Dekina and Omala Local government areas of the state which left several people dead.

That much was revealed in a statement signed by the Director General, Media and Publicity to the Governor, Evangelist Kingsley Fanwo, who said that the state government is saddened by the recent attacks.

Evangelist Fanwo confirmed that a total of three persons were killed, including Chief Musa Edibo, the Onu of Agbenema during the attack on Omala Local government by mercenaries reportedly working for herdsmen in the area.

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“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. Though advanced in age and battling age-related ailments, she interacted extensively with our officials who paid a condolence visit to the community today,” he stated.

He said 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 5 days earlier.

“The 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,” he added.

 

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