Police probe Kogi reprisal after five killed

The Kogi State Police Command reports that calm has been restored to Abugi and adjoining communities following recent reprisal killings. The violence, which resulted in the deaths of at least five individuals, is understood to be retaliation for the killing of a herder that occurred on Thursday.

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The Area Command, Lokoja, in conjunction with relevant security and community stakeholders, conducted critical engagements with traditional rulers, community leaders and other stakeholders, focusing on reconciliation, restoration of peaceful coexistence and addressing the underlying causes of the conflict.

Area Command in Lokoja, in collaboration with security agencies and community stakeholders, has engaged traditional rulers and community leaders. These discussions focus on reconciliation, restoring peaceful coexistence, and addressing the root causes of the conflict. The command has also initiated a comprehensive investigation into the incident through the State Criminal Investigation Department.

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The investigation will be pursued diligently, and any suspect found culpable will be brought before the law to face the appropriate legal consequences.

Police spokesperson Afusat Salisu stated that efforts are underway to identify, trace, and apprehend all individuals involved in or contributing to the killings. She assured that the investigation would be pursued diligently, and those found culpable would face legal consequences. Security personnel remain strategically deployed in the affected communities to prevent further violence and protect lives and property. The command urges the public to remain law-abiding and report any suspicious activities.

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Personnel remain strategically deployed within the affected communities to prevent further violence and protect lives and property.