Kogi Governor’s Convoy Attacked

Ibrahim Oyewale in Lokoja

The convoy of the Governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello, was on Saturday attacked near Lokoja, the state capital. 

Some security aides of the governor were injured and had been rushed to medical facilities, according to a statement by the state government. 

The statement issued by the Commissioner for Information and Communications, Kingsley Femi Fanwo, said Governor Bello was unhurt in the attack which occured at about 12.30hrs near the Naval Base, few kilometres from Lokoja. 

The statement by the government read: “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 spirit. 

“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”.