Kogi Vigilante Kills 3 Spectators During Marathon Race In Egume

Three persons have been reportedly killed at the annual Egume-Ome marathon race in Dekina Local Government Area of Kogi State.

The incident happened around 7.30am on Tuesday when a member of the state vigilante group allegedly opened fire on a crowd protesting over a decision by the organisers of the tournament.

The locals reported that in his attempt to quell the riotous crowd, the vigilante shot and killed two persons instantly, with the third victim said to be confirmed dead at a hospital.

The deceased were Benjamin Adaji, Architect Rilwan Abass Abdul and Mallam Mujaye Dansofo.

Trouble was said to have started when the spectators raised eyebrow over the persons declared runners-up in the marathon race.

“Two persons tied in the third position during the race. The organiser declared the two as winner in that position. But the decision did not go down well with the spectators, as they protested against one of the declared winners in the tie.