Troops are engaging some suspected insurgents in a gun fight at Inike axis, Okene Local Government Area of Kogi state.

According to Reporters, trouble started at about 5 am on Tuesday when soldiers mobilized to the area to arrest some members of the group following intelligence reports.
The group, it was learnt, opened fire upon sighting the soldiers injuring one of them (soldiers), while the troops returned fire and reportedly burnt down their mosque.
It is not yet clear, the number of casualties as the gun battle is still said to be ongoing.
Residents of the area are also said to have scampered for safety.
Confirming the incident, the Kogi State Police Public Relations Officer, Ovye Aya William, said the Nigerian Army was embarking on a raid in the area.
The police spokesman further stated that Okene is currently under standstill following the development.

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Posted: at 13-10-2015 12:46 PM (8 years ago) | Hero

Everyday in 9ja is sad news, God have mercy

Posted: at 13-10-2015 12:56 PM (8 years ago) | Gistmaniac

God, save us

Posted: at 13-10-2015 01:12 PM (8 years ago) | Upcoming

Naija again

Posted: at 13-10-2015 01:16 PM (8 years ago) | Addicted Hero

Everyday in 9ja is sad news, God have mercy

cos of islam

Posted: at 13-10-2015 01:32 PM (8 years ago) | Gistmaniac

No peace for the wicked they will all die IJN AMEN

Posted: at 13-10-2015 01:35 PM (8 years ago) | Gistmaniac

Islam is a virus to this world!May BLOOD OF JESUS CHRIST cleanse this virus AMEN!

Posted: at 13-10-2015 01:46 PM (8 years ago) | Upcoming

Wahala

Posted: at 13-10-2015 01:59 PM (8 years ago) | Gistmaniac

I just dey wonder, with the way things are going, make Nigeria no become like Syria.. Wey be say all man go turn refugee cos of boko

Posted: at 13-10-2015 02:57 PM (8 years ago) | Hero

Nawaoooooo nija is turning to war zone now...bombing nd shooting ..killing very day by day....GOD into ur hands I comit mylife

Posted: at 13-10-2015 03:31 PM (8 years ago) | Hero

Bring them down, no mercy for the heartless

Posted: at 13-10-2015 04:29 PM (8 years ago) | Gistmaniac

May God strengthen our soldiers in the fight against terrorism..

Posted: at 13-10-2015 04:31 PM (8 years ago) | Gistmaniac

Operation fire for fire, no retreat no surrender, they (terrorist) are all going down in pieces!

Posted: at 13-10-2015 04:34 PM (8 years ago) | Gistmaniac

OKENE IS NOT A HOME OF WAR PEACE MUST REIGN THERE FOREVER. AMEN
SAME TO THE WHOLE NIGERIA.

Posted: at 13-10-2015 05:24 PM (8 years ago) | Newbie

Okene in Kogi State has always been a very violent place.

Posted: at 13-10-2015 06:35 PM (8 years ago) | Hero

let the soldiers comb the place in and out.

Posted: at 13-10-2015 06:36 PM (8 years ago) | Hero

Something is wrong somewhere,who do anyhow mke he see anyhow.I rise"COURT"

Posted: at 13-10-2015 06:59 PM (8 years ago) | Hero

okene here oh...well the scampered for safety is a good one for the
innocent people

Posted: at 13-10-2015 09:00 PM (8 years ago) | Hero

thank God that our soldiers are always ready for combat
at anytime

Posted: at 13-10-2015 09:01 PM (8 years ago) | Hero

yes...they shuld go round and comb the...becos
there are more insurgents in that city....

Posted: at 13-10-2015 09:03 PM (8 years ago) | Hero

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