Repot from Ekiti State suggests that ahead of Saturday's gubernatorial electio, some security operatives who blocked the entrance of the state's government house, have reportedly attacked the state governor with teargas.
Ekiti State governor, Ayodele Fayose has escaped death in the hands of security operatives who allegedly fired teargas at him.
Earlier reports suggest that security operatives blocked the government house, in Ado-Ekiti, capital of Ekiti state, a development which created tension among residents of the area who scuttled to safety.
It was gathered that the armed operatives fired gunshots into the air and released teargas.
Lere Olayinka, Ekiti State Governor's Special Assistant on Public Communications and New Media, took to his verified Twitter page to update the governor's supporters and Nigerians on the latest incident.
Gov Fayose, a few minutes ago escaped plot to assassinate him by Fayemi and his APC.
He is currently receiving treatment at govt house clinic after he was hit by teargas canister fired by the policemen.
The armed policemen still laying siege at the Govt House."
#Ekiti2018 Update— Lere Olayinka - Aresa 1 (@OlayinkaLere) July 11, 2018
Gov Fayose, a few minutes ago escaped plot to assassinate him by Fayemi and his APC.
He is currently receiving treatment at govt house clinic after he was hit by teargas canister fired by the policemen.
The armed policeme still laying siege at the Govt House.
#EkitiDecide2018— Lere Olayinka - Aresa 1 (@OlayinkaLere) July 11, 2018
Ekiti Govt House blocked by gun wielding mobile policemen now. pic.twitter.com/fPJAiyAFV7
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