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Senator Dino Melaye addressing crowd in Lokoja
The supporters of the Kogi State Governor, Alhaji Yahaha Bello, and
that of the Senator representing Kogi West, Dino Melaye, are currently
involved in a clash in Lokoja, the Kogi state capital.
that of the Senator representing Kogi West, Dino Melaye, are currently
involved in a clash in Lokoja, the Kogi state capital.
According to a report by gooo/breaking-supporters-of-dino-melaye-kogi-gov-in-gun-battle-one-shot/” target=”_blank” rel=”noopener”>Punch
newspaper, Dino Melaye who had arrived in Lokoja to address his
supporters on his recall from the Senate attracted gunshots from his
supporters and those of the state governor that lasted for over one
hour.
newspaper, Dino Melaye who had arrived in Lokoja to address his
supporters on his recall from the Senate attracted gunshots from his
supporters and those of the state governor that lasted for over one
hour.
He arrived the gate of the State Polytechnic, Felele, at about
11am, and midway into the address, continuous gunshots were heard from
the NATACO end of the Okene/Abuja road.
11am, and midway into the address, continuous gunshots were heard from
the NATACO end of the Okene/Abuja road.
A source who witnessed the whole episode reports that one of the
supporters bearing a pump action gun was shot, but could not confirm if
he died.
supporters bearing a pump action gun was shot, but could not confirm if
he died.
The exchange of the gunfire lasted for over one hour before the
arrival of both the Special Adviser to the state governor, Air Commodore
Jerry OModara and the State Commissioner of Police Wilson Inalevu.
arrival of both the Special Adviser to the state governor, Air Commodore
Jerry OModara and the State Commissioner of Police Wilson Inalevu.
We’ll be bringing you more details later…