The Convoy of Governor Yahaya Bello of Kogi State has been attacked by some hoodlums on his way from Abuja to Lokoja.
According to Commissioner for Information and Communications, Kingsley Fanwo, the governor’s was blocked and attacked by people believed to be supporters of Alh Muritala Yakubu Ajaka at about 12.30 hours on Saturday.
In a statement made available to newsmen by the Information and Communications Commissioner, the attack took place near the Naval Base, few kilometres from Lokoja where the convoy of Muritala Yakubu Ajaka, having sighted that of the Governor, blocked the road and some of his armed thugs started shooting sporadically at the convoy of the Governor.
The statement said 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.
According to the statement, the Governor left the scene unscathed and there is no cause for panic as the Governor is in high spirit.
The statement said 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.
It urged 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.