Benue

Benue State House of Assembly member-elect for Gboko-West constituency, Mr Aondona Dajoh, has escaped assassination.

Gunmen were reported to have ambushed him on his way home on Thursday night but he narrowly escaped being burnt as his car was set ablaze.

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It was gathered that unknown persons had attacked the member-elect at Gyado Junction in Gboko Local Government Area Benue state on Thursday evening.

Sources said he abandoned his car and ran for his dear life when the attackers who came in unconfirmed number descended on him.

When contacted, spokesperson of the State Police Command, SP Catherine Anene confirmed the incident.

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Anene, in a text message to our correspondent, said, “Attack on Hon. Aondona Dajoh is confirmed. Though he escaped unhurt, his vehicle was burnt down.

“Investigation into the case is ongoing please.”

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