Governor Yahaya Bello Escapes Assassination.
On Sunday, October 22, 2023, at approximately 4:20pm, gunmen dressed in military uniform attacked the convoy of Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello near the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja. The attack took place at three different points, with the last barricade being around Kwali.
According to a statement issued by the Kogi State Commissioner for Information and Communications, Kingsley Femi Fanwo, the attackers opened fire on the governor’s convoy, but the security personnel attached to the governor were able to repel the attack. No one was injured in the attack.
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The commissioner also stated that the attack was an attempt to assassinate the governor, and that the state government is aware that certain elements are bent on painting Kogi unsafe ahead of the governorship election scheduled for November 11, 2023.
Oh his words: “The attackers who were dressed in military uniforms waylaid the Governor’s convoy and started shooting sporadically at his vehicle and other vehicles in the convoy.
“It took the swift intervention of the security personnel attached to the Governor to foil the satanic plans of the unknown soldiers.
“The attacks were at three different points, the last barricade being around Kwali Federal Capital Territory at about 4.20pm.
“The report of these strange attacks has been properly documented at security offices in the state and at the national level for prompt and thorough investigations to avert future occurrences.
“We are not oblivious of the fact that certain elements are bent on painting Kogi unsafe ahead of the Governorship Poll slated for November 11, 2023.
“As an administration, we will spare nothing to ensure our citizens are not subjected to security threats by desperate politicians sponsoring violence and terrorism.
“We call on the citizens to remain vigilant and report suspicious movements in the domain to relevant security agencies.
“It is the responsibility of the Government to ensure security and we want to assure you that the peace we have enjoyed as a state in the last eight years won’t be lost on the altar of violent politics.”
The Kogi State Government has called on the citizens to remain vigilant and report any suspicious movements to the relevant security agencies. The government has also assured the citizens that it will spare nothing to ensure their security.
The attack on Governor Yahaya Bello’s convoy is a serious concern, and it is important to investigate the matter thoroughly to bring the perpetrators to justice. It is also important to take steps to prevent future attacks on government officials and other high-profile individuals.
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Governor Yahaya Bello Escapes Assassination.
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