7 feared killed, 50 houses razed in Kogi communal violence
Daily Trust learnt that the communal clashes which broke out early Thursday were between Egbura Mozum and Bassa Kwomu ethnic groups in the area.Some suspected militias were said to have at the early hours of Thursday launched attack on Sheria and Oguma communities in the area council resulting in the loss of lives and destruction of property.
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