Gunmen storm Kogi community, kill 3 worshipers

Gunmen in the early hours of today invaded Okofi community in Kogi, killing three persons and injuring two others.

Eyewitnesses told newsmen that the attackers invaded the community when the Muslim faithful were observing the early morning prayers in the community’s only mosque.

The state police command spokesman, DSP William Aya, said that those killed include the chief imam of the community and two other worshippers.

He also said that two other persons were critically injured in the attack and were taken to hospital for treatment.

The commissioner of police, Mr Edeh Ayuba, has directed the divisional police officer to move to the area to avert further break down of law