In Fresh Kogi Attack, Herdsmen Kill Traditional Ruler, Wife, 9 Others

Some suspected Fulani herdsmen have reportedly killed a traditional ruler, his wife, and 9 others in Omala Local Government Area of Kogi State on Monday.

The Onu Agbenema, Musa Edibo was killed alongside his wife and others by the suspect herdsmen who attacked Agbenema community in the local government.

Punch reports that the suspected herdsmen burnt down several houses and slit the throats of fleeing residents during the attack on the community.

It was equally learnt that the herdsmen removed their victims` vital organs after killing them.

“We were surprised when we approached the soldiers who were stationed at the Guest House at Abejukolo for assistance,“ the newspaper quoted an eyewitness as saying.

“They refused to act professionally, as they used their vehicle to block us from advancing to the troubled spot to help our people.

“They have razed down Ojuwo Ajomayeigbi, Iyade, Agbenema and Opada villages.

“We want the world to come to our assistance before they exterminate and inherit our land,” the eyewitness said.

The attack is coming barely a week after some herdsmen were reported to have killed about 20 people in Dekina Local Government Area of Kogi State.