Richard Anyebe
Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello on Saturday, escaped death in a gun attack at his convoy.
The attack was said to have been carried out by people believed to be supporters of Alh. Muritala Yakubu Ajaka.
Several persons were left wounded in the attack which occurred at about 12.30 hours.
A statement issued by the Kogi State Commissioner for Information, Kingsley Fanwo said the attack took place near the Naval Base, a few kilometres from Lokoja.
According to Fanwo, the convoy of Muritala Yakubu Ajaka, having sighted that of the Governor, blocked the road and Ajaka’s armed thugs started shooting sporadically at the convoy of the Governor.
The statement reads: “A Tundra branded with the logo of the SDP and with SDP flags also blocked the Governor’s vehicle and occupants of the SDP branded Tundra were armed with Rifles and short guns. The Governor left the scene unscathed and there is no cause for panic as the Governor is in high spirits.
“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.
“The Governor has warned that no APC member should involve in any reprisal attack as insecurity from any quarter will be met with stiff penalties” the statement concluded.
In other news, Kanyi Daily reported that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on Saturday, urged its newly elected lawmakers to work in unison as “one family” in the soon-to-be-inaugurated 10th National Assembly.
