– Yahaya Bello opens up on alleged assassination attempt [VIDEO]

The governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello, has refuted claims that he escaped an assassination attempt along Abuja-Lokoja expressway.

The governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello, has refuted claims that he escaped an assassination attempt along Abuja-Lokoja expressway on Sunday, October 22.reports that the Kogi State commissioner for information, Kingsley Fanwo, had issued a statement alleging that Governor Bello was attacked thrice by “strange elements in military uniforms” on his way to an official assignment in Abuja.

Governor Bello clarified that the incident was a minor disagreement between his personal security team and military personnel assigned to protect the road, emphasizing that there was no attempt whatsoever on his life. The Governor who commended the security agencies for their joint contributions to the improved security of lives and property enjoyed by the citizens of Kogi State, 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.

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