3 killed, many others injured in Kogi shootout

[MrVan]

By  Isiaka Oyibo, Lokoja

At least three persons were, yesterday, reportedly shot dead while many others sustained injuries when a rival political youths engaged in a shootout in Ejule, Ofu Local Government Area of Kogi State. Confirming the incident, the state public relations officer (PPRO), Mr. Olusankanmi  Ajayi, said he could not ascertain whether there was any casualty.

However, a former chairman of the state Pensions Board and a political chieftain in the area,Hon. Adamu Enape, confirmed the killing in a telephone interview. "I think what happened, as I was told, was that rival political youths were catching fun in a popular drinking joint in the metropolis when they suddenly engaged in arguments which eventually snowballed into a free-for-all."

Enape called on the state commissioner of police to step up security in the area with a view to curtailing youths restiveness, violent crimes and wanton destruction of properties.

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