‘Two dead’, many injured as gunmen attack church in Kogi | TheCable
TheCable understands that the gunmen started shooting sporadically when they invaded the church premises.AdvertisementThe victims were taken to the Federal Medical Centre in Lokoja for treatment.
Confirming the incident on Monday, William Aya, Kogi police spokesperson, said the police division in Falele received the report of the shooting around 7pm.Aya disclosed that Edward Egbuka, Kogi police spokesperson, has ordered an investigation into the circumstances that led to the incident. “The incident happened. Two people have been confirmed dead, three people are currently treatment,” the Kogi police spokesperson said.
In recent times, Kogi has witnessed a spate of violent attacks perpetrated by gunmen on religious institutions, police stations and other public places.
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