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FCT, Abuja – Sporadic gunshots rented the air as Governor Ahmed Ododo of Kogi state departed the residence of Yahaya Bello, his predecessor, on Wednesday, April 17.
Officials of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) had stormed Bello’s residence to arrest him. After hours of being unable to secure their mission, the security operatives had reinforced with backup support from the police and Department of State Services (DSS).
Governor Ododo stands with his mentor, Yahaya Bello. Photo credit: Alhaji Ahmed Usman OdodoSource: Facebook
Personnel of the anti-graft agency were planning to arrest Bello before the arrival of Ododo.
Ododo, who drove into Bello’s compound, departed after a while.
However, as he was leaving, reports filtered in that Bello was in his vehicle, forcing security operatives who had been on standby for hours to fire gunshots.
Daily Trust noted the update.
Protesters, journalists, onlookers and passers-by scampered for safety following the gunshots.
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Governor Ododo stands with his mentor, Yahaya Bello. Photo credit: Alhaji Ahmed Usman OdodoSource: Facebook
