By James Azania, Lokoja

Three persons have been allegedly killed in an early morning attack on Okofi community in Kogi LG, on Thursday.

Several others were injured during the attack.

The attack was said to have been carried out while worshippers were observing early morning prayers.

The Chief Imam of Okofi may be among the dead.

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Bassa and Ebira communities have been at loggerheads, with militias from either sides fingered in the latest attack.

About seven persons were said to have been killed and several others injured by unidentified gunmen along the Kpareke- Agbudu-Agaga Road in the same local government area a few days back.

The police were yet to confirm the development at press time.