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Hoodlums suspected to have been sponsored by Kogi State Government on Saturday attacked journalists who came to cover the formal Chief of Navy Staff, Usman Jibrin Governorship declaration in Anyigba.
The thugs also attacked supporters and party members on their way back to their various destination.
The incident occurred immediately after the declaration ceremony in Anyigba on Saturday.
The thugs blocked federal road with dangerous weapons restricting movement of vehicles and crowd who stormed the event.
The Thugs barricaded the street at two points around the federal road leading to Ankpa and Ajaokuta.
Usman Jibrin supporters and journalists who covered the event were accosted by the thugs who had spotted them on their way leaving the venue in Anyigba.
The thugs who were armed with stones and bottles as their missiles, forcing the journalist and supporters to seek for protection.
According to the reporter, the clash between the thugs, Channels, NTA and TVC reporters lasted for over an hour.
Although police and Military officers at the scene were immediately dispersed to chase away the hoodlums who disappeared after sighting the security personnels
Vice Admiral Jibrin Usman popularity and acceptance by Kogites was said to have infuriated the thugs who had seen the mammoth crowd at Anyigba when Usman Jibrin declared for the November 6 Governorship election.
Details soon.
