Some unknown gunmen have killed His Royal Highness, Shagari Ebije’ego Job, the traditional of Itama in Dekina Local Government Area of Kogi State, at his residence in the town.
It was gathered that the assailants had trailed the monarch to his residence Monday evening and shot him dead.
He was said to be the youngest traditional ruler in the local government.
Residents said the yet-to-be identified gunmen had driven into the town and headed for Job’s residence.
“His assailants in their number were sighted with weapons as they drove in the direction of the traditional chief’s residence in the town around 9pm on Monday,” said Adukwu Ajibili, a resident of the town.
“Shortly, we started hearing gunshots from that area, making people scamper in different directions for their safety.
“Some of us came out from after the gunmen had left and discovered that His Royal Highness was killed in the attack.”
He added that the town had been thrown into confusion as many had started relocating to the neighbouring villages.
Spokesperson of the Kogi State Police Command, SP Williams Aya, was not available for comments on the incident as at press time.
