The Kogi State Authorities on Sunday disclosed that there was an assassination try on the lifetime of the governor of the state, Alhaji Yahaya Bello, a number of kilometres away from Abuja, on his option to an official engagement from Lokoja.
In a press release issued on Sunday by Kingsley Femi Fanwo, Kogi State Commissioner for Info and Communications, the assault occurred at about 4 p.m. on Sunday.
The assertion learn as follows, “The attackers, who had been wearing navy uniforms, waylaid the governor’s convoy and began capturing sporadically at his automobile and different autos within the convoy. It took the swift intervention of the safety personnel connected to the Governor to foil the satanic plans of the unknown troopers.
“The assaults had been at three totally different factors, the final barricade being round Kwali Federal Capital Territory at about 4.20pm.
“The report of those unusual assaults has been correctly documented at safety places of work within the state and on the nationwide degree for immediate and thorough investigations to avert future occurrences.
We’re not oblivious of the truth that sure parts are bent on portray Kogi unsafe forward of the Governorship Ballot slated for November 11, 2023. As an administration, we’ll spare nothing to make sure our residents are usually not subjected to safety threats by determined politicians sponsoring violence and terrorism.
“We name on the residents to stay vigilant and report suspicious actions within the area to related safety businesses. It’s the accountability of the federal government to make sure safety and we need to guarantee you that the peace we’ve loved as a state within the final eight years gained’t be misplaced on the altar of violent politics.”
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