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Yahaya Bello Kogi governor to visit communities where herdsmen killed 32

Kogi State governor, Yahaya Bello, will pay a visit to the communities in the state where a series of attacks by suspected herdsmen reportedly led to the death of 32 people. The attacks happened on Wednesday, March 14, 2018, with the attackers arriving by boat before  opening fire on residents and burning houses . According to a statement signed by the governor's spokesperson,  Kingsley Fanwo , he will visit the communities for assessment on Friday, March 16. He said,  "Alhaji Yahaya Bello, the Executive Governor of Kogi State will conduct on the spot assessment of the distressed communities today. "He will meet with Security Chiefs and community leaders after which more information will be forthcoming based on available facts. "The Governor believes nothing compares to the sanctity of the human life and that must be protected by all who believes in humanity." Fanwo assured that the violence has been brought under control and that efforts have comme

INEC to resume recall of Senator Melaye after order by Appeal Court

The Court of Appeal in Abuja has ordered the resumption of the recall process against Kogi lawmaker, Senator Dino Melaye after his appeal against the process was thrown out on Friday, March 16 2018. The appellate court made a unanimous decision to strike out Melaye's application to stop the  Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC)  from completing the process after he lost a Federal High Court judgement. The lawmaker representing Kogi West Senatorial District had argued in his appeal motion that the lower court lacked jurisdiction to try the case.