Dino Melaye on Tuesday took to Twitter to alert Nigerians that some hired thugs were on their way to destroy his house in Aiyetoro -Gbede his hometown.

The Senator who represented  Kogi West in the 8th National Assembly recounting his ordeal said the timely intervention of his people prevented the hoodlums from gaining access who turned back when they noticed the people were ready to resist them.

Melaye said the thugs were sighted at Obajana junction in 15 buses and armed with weapons.

He said, “My people moved into my house the moment they heard of the evil plans of the thugs to safeguard the place.

“The thugs had to turn back when they probably heard that my people were battle-ready for them.

Melaye alleged that a top politician sent the thugs to destroy his house.

Loaded thugs left government house lokoja now on their way to my house in Aiyetoro Gbede. Their mission is to go destroy the house.

— Senator Dino Melaye. (SDM) (@dino_melaye) October 27, 2020