Outrage is spreading across Okpo in Olamaboro Local Government Area of Kogi State after security guards at Nana College of Health allegedly tortured and shot dead a final-year student, Andrew Amehson Aziko, in what residents describe as a clear case of extrajudicial killing.
The incident, which reportedly occurred in the early hours of April 28, 2026, has triggered anger, grief, and renewed fears over rising cases of unlawful killings in the area. It is the second such incident recorded in Olamaboro within two months.
The matter was first brought to public attention by former Secretary of Olamaboro LGA, Hon. Danjuma Onoja, who called on authorities to investigate and ensure those responsible are held accountable.
A video circulating online shows the victim being beaten repeatedly with batons by security guards before he was shot multiple times. Witness accounts indicate that the guards knew the victim personally, as he reportedly called one of them by name and pleaded for help moments before he was killed.
Andrew, who was said to be mentally ill, had reportedly been brought home from Anyigba for treatment. Sources say he escaped from a rehabilitation facility and wandered into the school premises before the incident occurred. Despite his condition, residents insist he was not violent and posed no immediate threat at the time.
Community members have strongly condemned the killing. Many questioned why the guards did not hand him over to the police instead of resorting to violence.
A relative of the victim described the act as “barbaric and heartbreaking,” noting that such an incident was unheard of in the community. Others warned that failure to ensure justice could lead to unrest.
“This is someone they knew. He was unarmed and helpless. There was no justification for what happened,” a resident said.
The killing has also drawn comparisons to a similar incident in the same local government area just weeks earlier, where a young man reportedly died after being beaten by members of a vigilante group. That case also sparked protests and led to arrests of some youths.
Residents say the pattern of violence and lack of accountability is creating fear in the community.
“The repeated killings are becoming a serious concern. If nothing is done, it could lead to a breakdown of law and order,” another resident warned.
Reacting to the situation, the Chairman of Olamaboro Local Government, Hon. Williams Ameh, said he had not received an official briefing but assured that steps were being taken to address the matter. He also urged residents not to take the law into their hands.
“Nobody should take the law into his or her hands. Let us allow justice to prevail,” he said, while cautioning against planned protests.
Some community leaders have appealed for calm, stating that investigations are ongoing and efforts are being made to ensure justice for the victim’s family. However, many residents remain skeptical, citing a lack of transparency in previous cases.
Calls have also been made for stronger action, including a full investigation, prosecution of those involved, and possible closure of the institution to preserve evidence.
As of the time of filing this report, the Kogi State Police Command has not released an official statement on the incident.
The incident has further intensified calls for accountability and an end to extrajudicial killings in Olamaboro, as residents demand justice for Andrew Amehson Aziko and assurances that such tragedies will not happen again.
