VIDEO: Many Banks closed as masked armed thugs take over Kogi

In the early hours of Monday, some masked thugs have taken over the major streets of Lokoja, the Kogi State capital fully armed to the teeth.

They have been shooting sporadically since 9:30 am from zone eight, down to Ganaja junction, Paparanda square, old market road, Nataco, making many residents to scamper for safety.

The hoodlums were operating freely in a Sienna bus just as shops, restaurants and many banks have closed.

The ugly incident has created fear among residents in the state as a stray bullet hit a man in his shop located along Total Filling Station close to NEPA office in Lokoja.

Major streets in Lokoja, the Kogi State capital have been deserted.

Details later…

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