Tension gripped Benin City on Thursday after supporters of the African Democratic Congress alleged that armed men attacked their convoy following a political event in Edo State.
According to accounts shared by party figures, the incident occurred after the formal declaration of Olumide Akpata into the ADC. The group claimed that suspected armed individuals trailed them from the party secretariat to the residence of Chief John Odigie Oyegun.
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Peter Obi, popularly known as PO, and other ADC leaders were reportedly present during the movement.
Party sources alleged that shots were fired at the gate of the residence and several vehicles were damaged in the process. They described the development as a serious security breach and raised concerns about what they termed a threat to democratic participation.
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As of the time of filing this report, there has been no official statement from the Nigeria Police or other security agencies confirming the details of the incident or the extent of damage.
The situation has sparked concern among supporters, with calls for a thorough investigation and enhanced security for political actors.
Authorities are expected to clarify the circumstances surrounding the alleged attack as more information emerges.
