The Governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello has vehemently denied a report circulating online that Gunmen attack his convoy, suggesting assassination attempts on his life.
DAILY GIST earlier reported that Kingsley Fanwo, Kogi State Commissioner for Information and Communications in a statement had said, Gunmen in military uniform attack the convoy of the governor on Sunday.
According to him, 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.
However, clarifying the incident in a statement personally signed by the governor on Sunday night, he labeled the commissioner claims as false and should be disregarded.
He noted that the incident was a trivial disagreement between his personal security team and military personnel assigned to protect the road, emphasizing that there was no attempt whatsoever on his life.
He added that while there was a minor fracas between men of the Nigerian Police Force attached to his convoy and those of a military unit manning the highways, it was in the course of both units performing their lawful security duties.
The Governor also commended the security agencies for their joint contributions to the improved security of lives and property enjoyed by the citizens of Kogi State.
Bello, however, called on the high command of the agencies involved to investigate overzealousness or unprofessional conduct by any of their men involved in the incident and apply the necessary sanctions.
The Governor called on citizens of Kogi State to ignore any attempt by political profiteers to use the incident to unsettle the polity as the state’s 2023 governorship elections slated for November 11 draw nearer.
He assured the state of both his safety and the adequacy of security arrangements to ensure that the elections are peaceful, free and fair.
