Alhaji Yakubu Ajaka, the Social Democratic Party (SDP) candidate in the 2023 governorship election in Kogi State, has condemned the suspected herdsmen attack on Agojeju-Odo community in Omala Local Government Area of the state.
He made this statement in Lokoja on Saturday, calling for immediate action to stop the incessant attacks in the area.
Ajaka expressed deep concern over the attack, which reportedly resulted in the death of 25 persons, with several others injured and farm produce destroyed.
He emphasized the sanctity of every citizen’s life and called on the state government to fulfill its primary responsibility of ensuring the security of Kogi State residents.
He urged the state government to mobilize resources to resolve the current conflict and prevent future occurrences.
Ajaka also called on the Federal Government to intervene in the matter to ensure the safety of citizens in Kogi State.
“I am certain that the President will not allow his government to be overrun by insecurity in any part of the country.
Kogi State should not be allowed to turn into a killing field. The safety of lives is the first priority in governance,” he stated.
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