By Comrade Husseini A.Aloko
Oganenigu communities in Dekina local government area of Kogi State have been plagued by a relentless cycle of attacks from suspected herdsmen. This has left over 50,000 residents displaced, rendering them homeless and seeking refuge in neighbouring villages hence the urgent government intervention.
The recent attack on Saturday, July 26th, 2025, was particularly devastating as scores of houses were burned down and properties worth millions of Naira destroyed.
The situation in Oganenigu is dire, with the people facing not only the trauma of displacement but also the threat of hunger as they are unable to access their farms and livelihoods.
Dr. A. P. Onuh, the Executive Chairman of Oganenigu Youth for Peace and Development Foundation, has appealed to the state government for immediate intervention.
Dr Onuh said, It is heart-wrenching to see the residents of Oganenigu, who were once a thriving and peaceful community, now reduced to Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) in their own land. That the constant fear of attacks has left the community in a state of distress, hindering farming and other commercial activities, we urgently need the government’s assistance to restore peace and normalcy.
As our community reels from this tragedy, we look to His Excellency, Governor Usman Ododo, for support. We urge the governor to mobilize security operatives into the area to restore peace and prevent further bloodshed.
It is also crucial for the government to constitute a high-power fact-finding committee to investigate the incessant attacks and find a lasting solution to the herdsmen’s aggression in the community.
Additionally, we also call on the state government to direct emergency response teams to provide relief efforts to the community IDPs. These immediate interventions will bring much-needed relief to the affected residents and help them rebuild their lives.
The people of Oganenigu have been crying out for help, and it is time for the government to take swift and decisive action. We implore Governor Ododo to act swiftly and decisively to ensure the safety and security of his people. Let us not forget that the ultimate goal is for Kogi State to succeed, and for Oganenigu to be safe and peaceful once again.
In conclusion, we appeal to the government to hear the cries of the Oganenigu communities and take proactive measures to put an end to the incessant herders’ attacks.
The time to act is now, and we hope that Kogi State will emerge stronger and more united from this tragedy. Let us work together to build a safer and more secure future for all our communities in Kogi State.
