Some suspected gunmen have invaded Agudu, Bassa community of Kogi Local Government council killing 14 persons, 13 from one family while six other persons were injured. Speaking with the newsmen, on Wednesday, Hon Isah Abdulkareem, Senior Special Assistant on Security, Kogi local government council confirmed the attack. The SSA disclosed that the Commissioner of Police and the SSA Security to the Governor have visited the community, making more deployment of Security men to forestall breakdown of law and order. Also confirming the attack, on Wednesday, the Kogi police commissioner, CP Ede Ayuba, said out of 14 persons that were killed 13 were from one family. He noted that at about 2 am on Wednesday, his officer called to informed him that some suspected gunmen invaded the community and killed about 14 persons.

Source: Nigerian Tribune July 29, 2020 14:03 UTC