The SDP Governorship Candidate in Kogi 2023 election, Alhaji Yakubu Ajaka, has condemned the communal attack on Agojeju-Odo community in Omala Local Government of Kogi.
Ajaka made the remarks in a statement in Lokoja on Saturday, calling for immediate action to stop the incessant attacks in the area.
A total of 25 persons were reportedly killed on Thursday in an attack that left several people injured and farm produce destroyed.
Ajaka condemned the reoccurring maiming and killing of innocent kogites in Bagana, Otutubatu, Iyade, Agbenema, Agojeju-Odo and other affected communities in Omala LGA.
“The life of every citizen is sacred and important and it is the responsibility of the state to protect the masses against internal and external aggression.
“It is high time the state government got up to its primary responsibility of securing Kogi.
He called for immediate deployment of the security apparatus of the state to maintain order and stability in the affected areas.
