Terrorists have reportedly killed a traditional chief (Onu) of Itama in Dekina Local Government Area of Kogi State, His Royal Highness, Shagari Ebije’ego Job, at his residence in the town.
According to Daily Post, it was learned that the assailants had trailed the monarch, said to be the youngest traditional chief in the local government, to his residence Monday evening and shot at him, killing him instantly.
Locals disclosed that the yet-to-be identified gunmen had driven into the town and headed for Job’s residence.
“His assailants in their number were sighted with weapons as they drove in the direction of the traditional chief’s residence in the town around 9pm on Monday.
“Some of us came out after the gunmen had left and discovered that His Royal Highness was killed in the attack,” said Adukwu Ajibili, a resident of the town.
He added that the town had been thrown into confusion as many had started relocating to the neighbouring villages.
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