Kogi: Condemnation trails killing of community leader, Musa Kimono in Idah

A community leader who is popularly known as Musa Kimono has been killed by a yet-to-be identified assailants.

The deceased who is in his mid-fifties was attacked on Thursday night at the Oketecheje area of Idah in Kogi East Senatorial District.

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CAPITAL POST gathered that the incident occurred at about 8:00 p.m. while the deceased was in the company of his mother.
“Unidentified assailants reportedly arrived on three motorcycles and attacked him before fleeing the scene, leaving the victim fatally wounded in the presence of his helpless mother.”

Following his death, the residents of Idah have been thrown into mourning, while condemning the brutal killing of Mr Kimono.
Reacting to the incident, Chief Goodman Akwu, the Olimene Ata Igala condemned the development and called on security agents to go after the killers.
Akwu in a statement to CAPITAL POST on Saturday, said that such killings have been happening without much expected outcomes, challenging the police and other security operatives to investigate and bring the pepertrators to justice.
He said: “I learnt of the tragic killing of Musa Kimono after he was attacked on Thursday night at the Oketecheje area of Idah.

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“This is sorrowful and I call on Police and other security agents to step in immediately and arrest the perpetrators.

“This wicked and senseless act has created fear and concern among residents of Idah and surrounding communities. We strongly condemn this criminal attack and call on the Nigeria Police Force and relevant security agencies to immediately launch a thorough investigation, arrest the perpetrators, and ensure they are prosecuted in accordance with the law.

“Security agencies must not rest until the mastermind behind this crime are uncovered and brought to justice.

“Acts like this threaten peace, safety, and public confidence in our communities.

“We also urge the police, vigilante groups, and other local security structures to intensify patrols and intelligence gathering to curb criminal activities in Idah and Kogi State at large.

“Members of the public are advised to remain security-conscious and cooperate with law enforcement agents by providing useful information.

“Security is everyone’s responsibility, and collective vigilance is necessary to prevent further loss of innocent lives. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family of Musa Kimono during this painful moment”, he maintained.

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