The camp of Yahaya Bello, governor of Kogi state, has been thrown into mourning following the assassination of Yusuf Adabenege, one of his aides by gunmen in Okene town, Kogi state.
Adabenege, a personal assistant to the governor on domestic matters, was reportedly killed alongside two of his aides while driving on Obehira-ege road in Okene.
He was at the forefront of re-election bid of the governor and also the custodian of Aneku Okuku Cementi masquerade of Obehira.
Reports say he was ambushed at the front of Living Faith Church, Okuha Anatahu Okene Obehira road around 6:40pm on Friday when a hand grenade was thrown at his convoy, forcing the vehicles to stop abruptly.
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He was said to have been dragged down from the vehicle and with a grenade that hit him on the head.
The gunmen also fired at his vehicle which resulted in the death of his driver identified as Musa.
Following his death, security operatives were drafted in strategic places around the city.
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Speaking on a radio station on Saturday, Bello condoled with the people of Ebira, vowing that he would work with the security agencies to bring the perpetrators to book.
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