Alhaji Yahaya Bello, the governor of Kogi State, was traveling from Abuja to Lokoja when some alleged hoodlums allegedly ambushed his convoy.
The governor's office was barricaded and attacked at around 12.30 a.m. on Saturday, according to a statement released on Saturday by Kingsley Femi Fanwo, Commissioner for Information and Communications, and made available to newsmen.
The statement read as follows, “The attack took place near the Naval Base, few kilometres from Lokoja where the convoy of Muritala Yakubu Ajaka, having sighted that of the Governor, blocked the road and some of his armed thugs started shooting sporadically at the convoy of the Governor.
“Some security aides and other aides attached to the Governor sustained some degrees of injuries and have been rushed to medical facilities for medical attention
“We urge the people of Kogi State to remain calm as security agents are in full control to ensure the arrest of the hoodlums behind the attack. The State Government will ensure that law and order are maintained as the attackers will be brought to justice
"The Governor has warned that no APC member should be involved in any reprisal attack as insecurity from any quarter will be met with stiff penalties.