
The conflict was ignited when villagers from Ochi-Ibadan reportedly killed a man from Oturpo-Ojile who was returning from Lagos to his hometown. The incident further escalated when aggrieved youths from Oturpo-Ojile launched a reprisal attack on Ochi-Ibadan, leading to the alleged arson of numerous houses and properties amounting to millions of naira.

During the Thursday plenary at the Kogi State House of Assembly, Akus Lawal, the representative for Ankpa I state Constituency, expressed concern over the unsettling communal clash. Lawal confirmed the incident, which occurred on January 14, 2024, and urged authorities to prevent a recurrence of such hostilities. He specifically appealed to the Kogi State Emergency Management Agency to swiftly provide relief materials for the victims affected by the clash.
SP William Aya, the spokesperson for the State Police Command, confirmed the incident via telephone, revealing that a police detachment had been dispatched to the affected area. According to Aya, Samuel Peter and another individual fell victim to the violence perpetrated by a mob. The state Commissioner of Police, Bethrand Onuoha, visited both communities to assess the situation, and normalcy has since been restored.
The clash underscores the need for concerted efforts to address communal tensions and foster lasting peace in the region.