Nigerian Senator Melaye's Rally Turns Bloody
At least two people were killed and several others injured when unknown gunmen invaded a rally organised by Senator Dino Melaye to compel the Kogi state government to pay civil servants their salaries and open tertiary institutions. Melaye is in hot water as his constituents have began the process of recalling him from the senate.
Senator Dino Melaye.
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Nigeria:
Senator Melaye Escapes Second Assassination Attempt
This Day, 13 June 2017
It was a violent day in Lokoja, the Kogi State capital, Monday morning when unknown gunmen invaded a peaceful protest organised by Senator Dino Melaye to compel the state… Read more »
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Nigeria:
Melaye's Recall and the Banging Drums of War in Kogi
Leadership, 13 June 2017
Since the eruption of political fracas between Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello and the Senator for Kogi West senatorial district, Dino Melaye, a lot of ugly events have been… Read more »
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Nigeria:
Two Feared Dead As Dino Melaye Survives Attack
Premium Times, 12 June 2017
Dino Melaye, the senator representing Kogi West, escaped death on Monday in Lokoja when unknown gunmen attacked him during a rally in Lokoja. Read more »
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Nigeria:
Two Feared Dead As Melaye Survives Attack
Daily Trust, 12 June 2017
Sen. Dino Melaye escaped death on Monday in Lokoja when unknown gunmen attacked him during a rally in Lokoja. Read more »