Gunmen killed vigilante in Kogi East
By Ahmad Deedat Zakari
Gunmen has shot and killed a vigilante in Ankpa Local Government Area of Kogi State. The victim, simply identified as Mustapha, was gunned down by unknown persons in the late hours of Saturday at the Ejeh Palace gate.
The attack is believed by many residents of to be politically motivated. A resident of who spoke to the Daily Reality on the ground of anonymity said: “Some powerful persons in the state want to instill fear in the voting population in the eastern part of the state.”
Another resident who spoke out of fear and sought not to be in print, disclosed that attacks on individuals have been on the increase since the conclusion of party primaries and as the state prepares for December gubernatorial election.
Daily Reality has gathered that the residents have threatened to arm and defend themselves if the culprits are not brought to justice by the government. As of the time of writing this report, the police is yet to comment on the issue.