NIGHTCLUB BAN: Two people killed as Vigilante operatives clash with cult members
Two persons have been feared killed by members of a local vigilante group in Ogaminana community, Adavi local government area of Kogi State. According to reports, the tragic incident occurred as a result of a ban on nightclub activities in the area.
CRIMECHANNELS gathered that the incident occurred on Friday night when the vigilante men raided a popular hotel where a nightclub was reportedly ongoing. The Hotel it was learnt was a nest of suspected cultists who usually occupy the venue in an attempt to unwind after some illegal activities.
An eyewitness who saw what happened said that the clash with the cultist escalated into a shoot out. He said that 2 youths including the hotel manager whose name is still not yet known as of the time of filing this report were killed.
Confirming the incident, the Chairman of Adavi LG, Hon. Joseph Salami, in a statement said “the Vigilante Group were on their usual night patrol and working according to the laid down rules by the Local Government Authority on the ban of nightclub activities within their domain.”
“The clash between the vigilante and cultists led to the death of 2 people. Also, an officer of the Vigilante group sustained an injury, and their patrol vehicle was destroyed.”
He said that the matter has been reported to the Kogi State Police Command and that no stones will be left unturned when investigations into the killing commence.
He urged youths not to take laws into their hands and urged them to adhere to the rules and regulations of the town as regards the ban on nightclubs.
