by Azeez Adeniyi

Some women on Saturday protested over the reported attempt to kill Senator Dino Melaye in Aiyetoro-Gbede, Ijumu Local Government Area of Kogi State.

Some gunmen had stormed Melaye’s house in the area and opened fire.

The women who carried placards marched to the Senator’s house.

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The placards had messages such as “Touch Dino and face our wrath;” “Don’t kill Dino Melaye;” and “Don’t kill the light, let it shine.”

One of the speakers, Mrs. Ikusemoro Jalo, said the solidarity protest was to affirm their support for the senator and condemn the recent attempt on his life.

“We are mothers; we don’t want him to be murdered. He is representing us the way we want. We are proud of him because he has made us proud,” Jalo said

Responding, Melaye expressed gratitude to the women for their support and prayers.

He cautioned politicians against politics of hatred and bitterness “that was gradually gaining ground in Kogi, especially in the past two years.”

He added, “God will not forgive me if I keep quiet while my people suffer.”