Two communities have been attacked by some
suspected Fulani herdsmen on Sunday, killing eight persons.
The two communities of Bagana and Patani in Omala
Local Government Area of Kogi State were allegedly attacked over the night by
suspected Fulani herdsmen.
Also, several houses were burnt down with
unconfirmed report indicating that eight lives were lost in the attack.
As at the time of this report, anxiety is said to have
gripped Abejukolo residents and the environs, as Fulani fighters are said to
have picked Abejukolo, Obakume, Ogo and Oganigwu as possible next target.
Oganenigu community and its environs have been
deserted into various Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) camp since yesterday
night.
Confirming the attack, the state Police Public
Relations officer, Mr. Williams Aya, said the attackers were suspected Fulani
militia who invaded the communities, killing four persons, three civilians and
a policeman.
He added that the police have however brought the
situation under control.
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