The Chairman of the Christians Association of Nigeria (CAN), in Kogi state, Bishop John Ibenu, according to Daily Post, escaped being assassinated by some unknown gunmen.
The Bishop said he was on his way from his village in Kogi East at about 5.30pm on Sunday when 7 suspected Fulani men along Ojodu in Ofu LGA emerged from nearby bushes and opened fire on his vehicle.
According to him, four of his accosters rushed out from the bush and when he attempted to make a u-turn, another 3 suspected Fulani men appeared from the bush and open gunfire on his vehicle.
He stated that they did not mask but were fully armed with AK47, but with God grace he was able to manage to escape.
He called on the state governor to intensify more effort in curbing criminal activities in the state.
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