Kogi Gov Clears Air On Lokoja-Abuja Highway Incident
By Matthew Atungwu
Yahaya Bello, the governor of Kogi State, has provided clarification on the incident that was initially reported on social media as an attempted assassination.
He said that there was a small dispute between some military personnel stationed on the road and the security details linked to him.
Governor Bello said there had been no attempt on his life in an interview he just gave to the media at his Abuja home.
He explained that although there was a small altercation between members of a military unit guarding the roadways and members of the Nigerian Police Force attached to his convoy, it happened while both units carried out their official security responsibilities.
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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.
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 his safety and the adequacy of security arrangements to ensure the elections are peaceful, free, and fair.