The Governor delivered the cash through his Commissioner for Information and Communications, Mr. Kingsley Fanwo who said the Governor stands with the Obahopo Family over the sad incident, Daily Dates Nigeria reports.

“The Governor is sad over this unfortunate incident. He has been very concerned about the medical State of the Wife of Mr Bolu Obahopo and has expressed confidence that the woman will pull through.

“He has mandated me to follow up and ensure I feed him with situation report. He has said he will stand with the family throughout the duration of treatment”.
Mr Obahopo who received the donation said he was speechless.

“I don’t know what to say. My Governor has stepped in to save the life of my wife and I will be eternally grateful. This is what he does for journalists. He has proven over and over again that he is a true friend of the journalists”, he said.

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Daily Dates Nigeria gathered that over 100 inmates reportedly escaped during the attack on the Kabba Correctional Centre, Kogi State.

Assistant Inspector General of Police in charge of zone 8, Lokoja, Ayuba Ede has confirmed the attack.

Ayuba Ede disclosed that two soldiers on the road block before Kabba Correctional Centre,  were also killed.

Edeh said the State Commissioner of Police and other heads of security agencies have swung into action to do an assessment of the cause of the prison break.

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Justice Oluseyi was sworn in at 10:35 am after taking his Oath of Office.

In attendance are Governor Yahaya Bello, the state Deputy Governor, Edward Onaja; Speaker of the House of Assembly, Matthew Kolawole and other top government functionaries.

The position became vacant following the death of Justice Nasir Ajanah on June 29.

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