Suspected drug kingpin killed in Kogi
A suspected drug kingpin, Sumaila Ata, AKA Summy, has been killed in Kogi State.
The drug baron was killed by security agencies in Ajaka, Igalamela Odolu Local Government Area of the State.
The Transition Chairman of the Local Government, Cosmas Ilemona Atabor, confirmed this to newsmen on Saturday.
Explaining how Ata was killed, the Council boss said ” It’s unfortunate news that a suspected drug kingpin, Sumaila Ata, AKA Summy, was fatally shot on April 19, 2024, in the peaceful town of Ajaka within Igalamela/Odolu Local Government.
“This incident casts a shadow over our community’s reputation. Let us pray for the soul of the deceased and for positive change among our youth. Amen.
“What truly stands out is that Sumaila Ata had been a target of security agencies, repeatedly evading capt...