Masked thugs fully armed to the teeth have taken over Lokoja the Kogi State Capital.

They have been shooting sporadically since 9:30 am from zone eight, down to Ganaja junction, Paparanda square, old market road, Nataco, making many residents to scamper for safety.

The hoodlums were operating freely in a Sienna bus just as shops, restaurants and many banks have closed.

The ugly incident has created fear among residents in the state as a stray bullet hit a man in his shop located along Total Filling Station close to NEPA office in Lokoja.

Major streets in Lokoja, the Kogi State capital have been deserted.

( Daily Post Nigeria )