JUST IN: Top Nigerian Senator Narrowly Escapes Assassination Plot

• Kaduna Central senator Lawal Usman narrowly escaped an assassination attempt while visiting his constituency for the New Year
• Assailants reportedly pelted his convoy with stones and bottles, and the senator later confirmed the attack on his Facebook page
• Political allies claimed the attack was orchestrated by Usman’s political enemies, claiming they were dissatisfied with his efforts

Kaduna Central senator, Lawal Usman, reportedly escaped an assassination attempt on Wednesday, January 1, 2025, while visiting his constituency for the New Year celebration.

The incident occurred in the Kawu area of Kaduna North Local Government, where the senator, a member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), was allegedly attacked by assailants.

The senator first made this revelation in a post via Facebook.

Witnesses reported that the attackers pelted Usman’s convoy with stones and bottles as it passed through the area amid claims of unhappiness with his leadership.

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Premium Times reported that the senator, who serves as the Chairperson of the Senate Committee on Basic and Secondary Education, confirmed the attack via a post on his verified Facebook account.

Efforts to reach Usman for further comment were unsuccessful, as his phone lines were unreachable. However, political allies in Kaduna confirmed the incident.

Ibrahim Mohammed, a close associate of the senator, claimed the attack was orchestrated by Usman's political enemies.

One source, who wished to remain anonymous, alleged the thugs were hired by those unhappy with Usman’s performance in the National Assembly.

The source claimed that the senator had lost favour with many constituents after halting his distribution of food and money to villages once he assumed office, leading to growing discontent over his leadership.

See the lawmaker's post here:

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Legit.ng also reported that the senior special assistant to Governor Ifeanyi Okowa on security escaped being assassinated by suspected gunmen at Ovwor in Ughelli South Local Government Area of Delta on July 4, 2024.

Olorogun Samuel Oghotomo said the suspected assassins waylaid him along the old Oguname-Ophorigbala-Ovwor Road, with the governor's aide escaping into a nearby bush while under fire after his vehicle got stuck.

The incident was confirmed by the chairman of the local government council, Chief Richard Kofi, who said they were taking action.

Proofread by Kola Muhammed, journalist and copyeditor at Legit.ng

Source: Legit.ng