Some gunmen have reportedly invaded Ejule town in Ofu Local Government Area of Kogi State, killing residents in the process. The attack started around 3.am on Thursday. A commercial motorcyclist popularly known as okada rider, and the wife of a youth leader in the community were reportedly killed in the attack, Daily Trust reports.
Meanwhile, the report from the area as at 9.30am indicated that some people were indoors while others had fled the town.Some gunmen have reportedly invaded Ejule town in Ofu Local Government Area of Kogi State, killing residents in the process. on Thursday. A commercial motorcyclist popularly known as okada rider, and the wife of a youth leader in the community were reportedly killed in the attack, Daily Trust reports.
“The situation is still tense, but more dead bodies are sighted on the streets. No one can go out now,” a resident said on the telephone. “Someone just drew my attention to the incident. I am yet to get the details. I will get back to you shortly,” he said.
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