There was tension in Ayingba Dekina Local Government Area of Kogi state, over the killing of a youth leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in that area, Ismaila Agba.
According to reports, Agba, Who is also the head of the Kogi East Cashew produce Unit of the revenue drive department of state government and chairman of Anyigba-Lagos loading point, died during the exchange of gun fire at Agwudoko area.
Some residents of the town alleged that the reason behind the exchange of gunfire may not be unconnected with the forthcoming governorship election in the state and a “test rehearsal in the battle of supremacy that lies ahead.”
“We were indoors for hours to avoid incident of stray bullets. Though the police command moved in when they got wind of the attacks, at a point, we didn’t even know who was in charge as the guns continued to boom unabated,” said a resident.
Confirming the incident, the state Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), Williams Aya said that one person died, adding that one Alhassan Idoko sustained injury from the attack.
He said that it was not a political attack but a case of culpable homicide, perpetrated by unidentified gunmen, and that the command “is already on their trail.”
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