Masquerade, 3 Others Killed In Kogi
A Masquerade and three persons have been killed in Okene and Ofu Local Government Area of Kogi State respectively by yet to be identified gunmen.
The killing in Okene which involved a Masquerade and three of his followers occurred yesterday at Idare district in Okene Local Government Area of the state.
It was gathered that the masquerade and three of his followers were gunned down by two men on motorcycles during the “Eche-Anee” festival which is normally celebrated annually by the people of Kogi Central.
The source further disclosed that immediately the masquerade and some of his followers were gunned down other people at the scene took to their heels to avoid been attacked.
Meanwhile, the state government has banned the festival celebration to avoid further crises.
The Government statement issued yesterday by the Director General, Media and Publicity, Kingsley Fanwo warned that, “Any masquerade or masquerades caught parading the street will be arrest and those behind the masquerade.”
