Hoodlums Attack Etsu Lokoja’s Palace, Destroy Property, Set Vehicle Abaze

• Hoodlums attacked Etsu Lokoja’s palace, destroying property and setting a vehicle on fire.
• Etsu Lokoja calls for peace and investigation into the attack.
• The attack occurred before the Lokoja ’24 Nupe Cultural Fiesta event.

Hoodlums attacked the palace of Etsu Nupe Lokoja, HRH Emmanuel Akamisoko Dauda-Shelika, over the weekend, causing severe damage and setting a vehicle on fire.

EKO HOT BLOG gathered that the incident took place around 1:00 AM on Saturday.

HRH Emmanuel Akamisoko Dauda-Shelika, Nyamkpa IV, expressed shock over the attack, revealing that, despite the efforts of his neighbors to intervene, the flames destroyed his car and other property within the palace. He called on the government and security agencies to thoroughly investigate the attack and ensure those responsible, as well as their sponsors, are held accountable.

The monarch also urged the Nupe community in Lokoja to avoid retaliatory actions and maintain peace, allowing the authorities to conduct a full investigation.

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In his account, the Etsu Lokoja recounted: “I heard a loud bang on my door, woke up to check through the window, and saw flames coming from my car, which had been set on fire by the attackers.”

Realizing it was an attack on the palace, he stated he was forced to escape through the back door and scale the fence for safety.

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He added, “I urge my people to remain peaceful and law-abiding, as this incident has brought the attention of the government to our situation.”

The Nupe Natives of Lokoja Development Union was reportedly planning to host the 2nd Edition of the “Lokoja ’24 Nupe Cultural Fiesta” before the attack occurred.

Attempts to reach the Kogi Police Command’s Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), SP Williams Aya, for comments on the incident were unsuccessful.

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