Photo : Ex-lawmaker Dino Melaye escapes assasination in Abuja

Former Nigerian federal lawmaker, Dino Melaye, Monday night escaped assassination in Abuja.

Mr. Melaye, a staunch government critic, was attacked in the Central Business District of the city, while making his way home.

He said the attackers, driving in a Golf car, crossed his car near the NNPC towers and immediately began shooting at him.

He said two bullets hit his car before he managed to escape unharmed.