Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello has denied an incident that was initially reported as an assassination attempt on him on Sunday.
The governor said the incident was a minor disagreement between the security details assigned to him and military personnel responsible for road security.
Speaking from his residence in Abuja on Sunday, Bello said that there was no genuine attempt on his life during the incident.
While commending the collective efforts of the security agencies in enhancing the safety of lives and property for Kogi State residents, Governor Bello urged the high command of the involved agencies to investigate any cases of overzealousness or unprofessional conduct by their personnel involved in the incident.
He added that appropriate sanctions should be applied where necessary.
The Governor also called upon the citizens of Kogi State to disregard any attempts by political opportunists to exploit the incident and create unrest as the state’s 2023 governorship elections, scheduled for November 11, draw nearer.
