Dino Melaye escapes assassination attempt in Kogi

Senator Dino Melaye, the lawmaker representing Kogi West district at the National Assembly, Thursday, allegedly escaped another assassination attempt as unknown gunmen allegedly opened fire on his car.

The Senator was in his Kogi constituency to commission over 143 projects scattered across the seven local government areas that formed the district.

It was gathered that Melaye was on his way to Isanlu in Yagba East local government council to commission some projects when some gunmen prevented him from entering the town.

According to a source well-known to DAILY POST, Senator Melaye who left his country home at Ayetoro-gbede on Thursday morning met a roadblock shortly before Isanlu as the gunmen also set up bonfire with tyres blocking any one moving into the town.

The Senator, who noticed the antics of the gunmen, turned back to Ayetoro-gbede with his entourage.

“Some men in police uniform from Lokoja ambushed Senator Dino Melaye in Ayetoro. His whereabouts is yet unknown,” the source said.

Earlier on Tuesday, some thugs threatened to kill him if he stepped his foot in Kogi State.

Also, some projects located in Lokoja, which were to be commissioned by the senator were razed down by thugs.

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