By Abbanobi -Eku Onyekachi
The representative of Kogi Central Senatorial District in the National Assembly, Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has not only condemned the recent violent attacks in Omala Local Government Area of Kogi, where at least 19 people have lost their lives, but also called on the Inspector General of Police (IGP) Kayode Egbetokun to take immediate action to restore normalcy in the troubled communities.
This was contained in a press release from her Chief Press Secretary, Arogbonlo Israel on Saturday.
While calling for a thorough investigation into the remote causes of the crisis that led to the unwarranted killing of innocent citizens, Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan also offered her condolences to the families of those who have lost their loved ones as a result of the crisis, just as she emphasised the need for the security agencies to go after the masterminds of the heinous crime.
Furthermore, the senator called on both the state and federal governments to intervene immediately to prevent any further escalation of the crisis, while urging the security agencies to use intelligence in the pursuit of the perpetrators of the heinous act. She therefore advised the people of the community to join forces with the police to identify the criminals and bring them to justice.
Recalled that the violent attacks occurred in two communities of Agojeju Odo and Abejukolo in Omala LGA of the State on Thursday, April 4. The gunmen, who were having a running battle with Agatu militia in Benue, extended their onslaught to Agojeju Odo, Ajokpachi Odo, Bagaji and environs, destroying their farm produce.
