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Breaking: Governor Wike Escapes Alleged Assassination Attempt

Rivers state Governor,  Nyesom Wike on Saturday today allegedly escaped  an assassination attempt as soldiers and men of the Special Anti Robbery Squad, SARS, allegedly on the convoy of the Minister of Transportation, Mr Chibuike Amaechi attacked Wike’s convoy in Port Harcourt, Rivers state.

According to a statement media aide to the Governor, Mr Simeon Nwakaudu, stated that the ugly incident happened at Nwanja junction, Trans Amadi road when the governor was inspecting ongoing road construction job in the area.

He said the governor’s out rider was allegedly hit by the convoy and the Policemen in the Pilot car attacked.

Wike according to the statement was not hurt, he continued with his inspection of the road project after the incident.

More details later

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