Governor Yahaya Bello of Kogi state has sought to clarify an incident earlier reported as an assassination attempt on him.
According to Bello, it was a minor disagreement between the security details attached to him and some military personnel providing security on the road.
In an interview on Monday with reporters at his residence in Abuja, he has now insisted 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.
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.
