Gov Ododo, however, did not disclose the number of suspects so far arrested for the killings
By Kehinde Okeowo
The Governor of Kogi State, Ahmed Ododo, has disclosed that the culprits behind the recent killings in his state have been nabbed by security agencies.
He made this known on Wednesday, while addressing those criticising his government of not being proactive after the incident.
TheNiche had earlier reported that about 25 people were killed last week in Bagana, Omala Local Government Area of the state.
The gunmen who carried out the attack, were also said to have destroyed property worth millions of naira in the community.
Speaking on the killing, Gov Ododo said the perpetrators, as well as their sponsors, had been arrested, adding that an investigation was ongoing to confirm the extent of participation of those arrested.
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He also said the crisis which led to the killings didn’t just start and described his detractors as “noisemakers and those without stake as far as governance is concerned.”
He said: “Reacting to noisemakers, and those that do not have a stake as far as governance is concerned is not part of the mandate given to me by the good people of Kogi State and Mr President.
“The crisis in Bagana in the Omala Local Government Area did not start today. It has been in existence since over 45 years ago, precisely 1978. We are doing our best to make sure peace is restored in the area.
“As I speak to you today, the suspected sponsors have been arrested, investigations are ongoing. They are giving us useful information that will lead to the arrest of other suspects. As soon as we are done with that investigation, the report will be made known to the public.”
Gov Ododo, however, did not disclose the number of suspects so far arrested.