Baba Alakyo (born 1937) is a Nigerian herbalist, traditionalist and leader of the Ombatse militia group.[1][2]
Baba Alakyo | |
|---|---|
| Born | Lega Lagu 1937 |
| Nationality | Nigerian |
| Citizenship | Nigerian |
| Occupation | Herbalist |
| Known for | Ombatse militia group |
Militant activities
editHe was born at Alakyo village in Nasarawa Egon, a local government area of Nasarawa State, northern Nigeria where he coordinates the militia group, Ombatse militia group.[3] He led the May 2013 attack that resulted in the killing of 74 police officers and 10 officers of the State Security Service.[4] On November 17, 2014, it was reported that he was killed by unknown gunmen suspected to be Fulani herdsmen, a claim that was refuted by the legal adviser to the Ombatse group, Barr. Zachary Zamani Alumaga.[5][6]
References
edit- ^ "Nasarawa: Soldiers kill Ombatse leader, arrest others". The Punch - Nigeria's Most Widely Read Newspaper. Archived from the original on 2015-04-10. Retrieved 2015-04-05.
- ^ Leadership Newspaper (19 November 2014). "My Father Is Nowhere To Be Seen – Baba Alakyo's Son". Nigerian News from Leadership News. Archived from the original on 10 April 2015. Retrieved 5 April 2015.
- ^ Ayuba, J. M. (14 July 2014). Ombatse: An Invention of Tradition and Understanding Communal Conflicts in ... ISBN 9781291950793.
- ^ "Exclusive: Details of how Ombatse 'cult' group killed over 60 security officers in Nasarawa - Premium Times Nigeria". Premium Times Nigeria. 10 May 2013.
- ^ "Nasarawa violence: Baba Alakyo is alive, says security source". The Nation. 7 October 2021.
- ^ niyi (18 November 2014). "Al-Makura Imposes Curfew In Lafia As Deadly Clashes Break Out". INFORMATION NIGERIA.