Tragedy struck Odo-Ape community in Kabba-Bunu Local Government Area of Kogi State following the brutal murders of two farmers by unknown gunmen suspected of being kidnappers.
Newslodge reliably gathered that the sad event that took place on Friday, while farmers were going about their daily activities on their farms, had thrown the community into confusion fearing future attacks by as yet unidentified gunmen in the area.
According to Odo-Ape sources, the two slain farmers were identified as Black, a Tiv man, and Sunday Aiyedero.
Newslodge later learned that some Odo-Ape youths came out in large numbers on Saturday morning to voice their grievances over the escalating security crisis in their community, calling on the Government to address the matter immediately .
According to sources, the Odo-Ape to Obajana-Lokoja road was completely blocked by the youths who ensured that there was no movement of vehicles on that road.
“The intervention of security agencies was necessary to clear the road after several hours.”
“We call on the Government to offer support and support the families of the deceased victims, ensuring that justice is done.
“The people of Odo-Ape and Kabba-Bunu LGA in general deserve peace and protection. “We call on all relevant authorities to prioritize the safety of citizens in this region.”
However, efforts to speak to the Police Public Relations Office, Kogi Command, Mr Williams Ovye Aya, proved fruitless as he has not responded to the message sent to him via Whatsapp and SMS at the time of filing this report.
Meanwhile, Kabba-Bunu Local Government Chairman Zacchaeus Dare has vowed to restore peace in Odo Ape community.
In a statement signed by his media collaborator, Omofa John, the council president assured that all those behind the incessant killings in Odo-Ape will not go unpunished.
In a related development, the lawmaker representing Kogi West in the National Assembly, Senator Sunday Karimi, has assured that no stone will be left unturned to protect lives and property in the District.
Karimi gave these assurances and condemned the horrific attacks on Odo Ape by unknown gunmen, assuring that this would be the last such attack on the community.
The senator strongly condemned the attacks, saying: “The killings of my people must stop.”