Gunmen shot dead Monarch in Kogi state.
* Youths burn down Houses of alleged masterminds.
The Onu Itama, HRH, chief Job Shagari Ebijego has reportedly been shot dead by gunmen his palace at Itama, in Dekina local government area of Kogi state
According to family sources, the alleged hired assassins had trailed the Monarch to his palace around 9.00 pm when he was mowed down.
The sources explained that the intensity of the gunshots scared the family members and the villagers who scampered to safety as the killers fled the scene with their motorcycles to unknown destination.
The family said, although, they could not ascertain the route of their escape ,but inferred that the late chief Ebijego had been having series of chieftaincy and land disputes with some groups of people in the community since his assumption of office.
He however said that the Itama community which was thrown into mourning ,since the sad incident ,witnessed rounds of violence as youths in reprisal burn down properties belonging to alleged masterminds.
Meanwhile, the Divisional Police Officer, SP Pere who confirmed the incident said policemen and military personnel have been drafted to the community to restore normalcy.
He said 12 persons have been arrested in connection with the fracas.
Meanwhile,the community have been deserted as at the time our correspondent visited the Itama community as many took to their heels for fear of arrest or being hurt by the angry youths on rampage.
Some neighbouring communities , Elubi, Acharu and Egume suddenly became a refugee camps.
It was reliably gathered that another group of irate youths stormed Itama community on Tuesday night, looted cans of red oil, foods items and property worth thousands of naira and set houses ablaze.
Late chief Job Shagari Ebijego, a retired police office was until his death known for his wisdom, Justice, unbiased umpire and dedication to the well-being of his people.
His untimely death sent shockwaves throughout the communities with many calling on the Security to bring the perpetrators to justice.
All efforts to contact the Kogi state police command police public relations officer, SP. Williams Aya failed as he did not pick his calls.
