Suspected gunmen have reportedly killed His Royal Highness Shagari Ebije’ego Job, the traditional chief (Onu) of Itama in Kogi State’s Dekina Local Government Area, at his residence.
It was gathered that the heavily armed assailants reportedly followed the monarch to his residence on Monday evening and opened fire, killing him instantly.
Daily Trust reports that residents stated that unidentified gunmen drove aggressively into the town late Monday night and headed straight for the chief’s residence.
“His assailants, who were seen heavily armed, arrived at the monarch’s home around 9pm,” Adukwu Ajibili, a resident said, adding that “We heard gunshots and people scattered for safety. When the gunfire ceased and the attackers had left, we found that his royal highness had been killed.”
The attack has thrown the town into chaos, prompting many residents to seek refuge in nearby villages to escape additional violence.
At the time of this report, SP Williams Aya, the Public Relations Officer for the Kogi State Police Command, has not yet responded to requests for comment on the incident.
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