Two Dead as Soldiers and Masqueraders Clash at Kogi’s Echane Festival
A violent confrontation at the Echane Masquerade Festival in Ogaminana, Adavi LGA, left two residents dead and several others injured on May 31, 2026. Tension reportedly began when two off-duty soldiers in civilian clothes were attacked by masqueraders during the procession. Eyewitnesses say the soldiers returned with reinforcements and opened fire, sparking panic as bystanders fled. One victim, a POS operator named Omeiza, was struck by a stray bullet in his kiosk. Another man was shot inside his home and later died in hospital. Community leaders and the Adavi Peace Committee attempted to mediate, but reinforcements from the Okene base allegedly resumed firing. Residents are calling on the Kogi State Government and security agencies to investigate the incident and ensure justice for the victims.
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