Kogi govt condemns Kupa killings, orders arrest of vigilante, reprisal attackers

The commissioner reiterated the Governor Ododo administration’s commitment to protecting every resident of Kogi He stressed that government will continue to uphold justice, strengthen peaceful coexistence and ensure that criminals have no hiding place in the state.

READ ALSO: The place of Governor Ododo in Kogi’s political dynamics, By Zainab Suleiman Okino He said the state government is working closely with security agencies, traditional rulers, community leaders and other stakeholders to restore lasting peace across Kupa Kingdom and rebuild confidence among affected communities.“The governor has ordered the immediate arrest of the vigilante member, alleged to have killed the herder, as well as those behind the reprisal, including the leader of the Hybrid Vigilante Group suspected to have coordinated the assault.”