Kogi labour leader assassinated alongside 2 others.

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Unknown gunmen has assassinated the Chairman of the National Association of State University  (NASU) Abdulmumini Yakubu, and his younger brother. The killing is said to have come a day after one person was also killed in the same town by Unknown gunmen on Tuesday31st.

According tonVanguard reports, the killing took place around 7pm while worshipers were performing ablution for the night’s prayers. Yakubu and his younger brother from Okene, Kogi Central senatorial district were gunned down while performing the ablution in front of the house of the late state NASU chairman. 

This development has allegedly create fear in the mindustry of residence. While some persons alleged that the killing may be political, in view of the fact that the late NASU chairman has been vocal and antagonist to government since the eight week old strike action commenced; the police however said they are still investigating his murder.