Fresh details have emerged about the alleged stoning of Kogi State governor, Yahya Bello, at a mosque in Lokoja, the state capital.
The Governor was reportedly attacked by angry residents with as he emerged from a mosque where he observed the Friday Jumat prayer in Lokoja, the state capital.
As soon as he stepped out, he was pelted with stones, rotten fruits and vegetables.
However, a statement by the Chief Press Secretary to the governor, Kingsley Fanwo denied that there was any attack on the governor during the prayer but said some sponsored miscreants were caught with stones with which they attacked a security aide of the governor.
According to Fanwo, “Our attention has been drawn to the unfortunate incident, which occurred after the Jumaat Prayer at the Lokoja Central Mosque to commemorate the 25th Anniversary of the creation of Kogi State.
“It was discovered that some sponsored miscreants caused a mild drama as they were caught with stones while one of them attacked one of the security aides attached to the Government House shortly after the Governor departed the area.
“The gallant market women at the Lokoja Old Market accosted the perpetrators and stopped them from absconding from the scene in solidarity with the Governor.
“The Governor wishes to thank the market women and security agencies, who rose to the occasion to protect lives and property at the scene of the unfortunate incident. No life was lost and no serious injury was recorded.
“We can also confirm that arrests have been made and those arrested are already giving useful information to security agents investigating the politically motivated attack at the Mosque.”