A vigilante officer identified as Mustapha has been killed after gunmen invaded Ankpa Local Government Area of Kogi State.
Two persons also suffered gunshot wounds after the gunmen fired live rounds at them during the attack which happened at the weekend.
The locals revealed that the gunmen arrived in a Toyota Hilux van and shot at their target close to Ejeh Palace by 11 pm on Saturday.
The widow of the deceased recently put to bed, a resident of Ankpa town, Mallam Usman Abubakar, said, adding that the late vigilante officer was a popular figure in his part of the town.
“The deceased was found in his pool of blood. Before he could call for help, it was already late. This tragic incident has continued to trigger anger within the Ankpa community.
“The people here believe they have lost a gallant and courageous man who has always stood for the truth in our community. All they are clamouring for now is justice for the slain vigilante officer and improved security in Ankpa community,” Abubakar stated.
The two victims that sustained injuries according to eyewitness accounts are currently receiving treatment in an undisclosed hospital.
The police in the middle belt state are yet to issue a statement on the incident.