Kogi: Governor Bello Escapes Death By Whiskers From Unknown Gunmen

By Akinwale Kasali

Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello, has, allegedly, cheated death following attacks from unknown gunmen.

It was gathered that the thugs, allegedly, that of Alhaji Muritala Yakubu Ajaka, the Social Democratic Party, SDP, Governorship Candidate in the forthcoming Governorship Election had blocked his convoy at about 12.30pm on Saturday.

The attack took place near the Naval Base, a few kilometres from Lokoja town.

It was gathered that the gunmen had sighted the convoy of the Governor approaching and reportedly blocked the road and shot sporadically at the Governor’s convoy.

Sources disclosed that a Tundra Vehicle branded with the logo of the Social Democratic Party, SDP, with the Party’s flags also, allegedly, blocked the Governor’s vehicle and occupants of the SDP-branded Tundra were armed with rifles and short guns.

The Kogi State Commissioner for Information and Communication, Kingsley Fanwo, confirmed the attack, stating that there is no cause for panic as the Governor is in high spirits.

In a Statement, Fanwo said, “Some security aides and other aides attached to the Governor sustained some degrees of injuries and have been rushed to medical facilities for medical attention.

“We urge the people of Kogi State to remain calm as security agents are in full control to ensure the arrest of the hoodlums behind the attack.

“The State Government will ensure that law and order are maintained as the attackers will be brought to justice,” he said.

He added that the Governor had told supporters of the All Progressives Congress, APC, to stay calm and warned against reprisal attacks of any sort.