From Noah Ocheni , Lokoja
Unknown gunmen suspected to be armed bandits have again attacked two communities in Kogi state killing one residents and injuring two others.
The affected communities are Edede and Ojapata communities both in Oganenigu, Dekina local government of Kogi state.
Sources closed to the area said the attackers stormed the communities at about 3:30pm on Tuesday shot dead one Nasiru Ulayi and also razed several residential houses in Ojapata and Edede, rendering many homeless and forcing them into displaced camps.
In similar attack, gunmen ambushed two members of the local Vigilante in Onitcha-Igo in Ofu local government of the state. The vigilante member who were on routine patrol unconsciously walked into the ambush and the gunmen opened fire on both of them.
The vigilante members were said to have skillfully escaped the rains of bullets, but were fatally wounded during the attack.
Our Correspondent gathered that the vigilante men were rushed to a hospital for urgent medical attention as One of the victims was said to be currently undergoing surgery as the medical personnel battle the treat bone fracture.
Eye witness said there are growing activities of kidnappers in the affected communities. “The kidnappers in this local communities are brazen and determined to flourish in their trade not minding the presence of security”
However, all efforts to confirm from the Command public relations officer ASP Afusat Oyiza Saliu failed as her contact line was not through.
