BREAKING: Peter Obi escapes assassination in Edo

Tension gripped Benin City, Edo State, on Tuesday following reports of gunshots at a political gathering attended by former presidential candidate, Peter Obi, and members of the Obidient Movement.

The National Coordinator of the Obidient Movement, Yunusa Tanko, alleged that armed thugs attacked Obi and supporters during the formal defection of Olumide Akpata to the African Democratic Congress (ADC).

In a statement titled “Breaking Red Alert in Benin, Edo State,” Tanko claimed that Obi and ADC leaders were placed under siege shortly after the event.

According to him, the incident occurred after the delegation moved from the ADC Secretariat to the residence of Chief John Odigie-Oyegun in Benin City.

“PO and the leadership of the ADC are under siege and attack in Benin, Edo State,” Tanko stated.

“At the formal declaration of Olumide Akpata into the African Democratic Congress, armed individuals followed us from the ADC Secretariat to the residence of Chief John Odigie-Oyegun.

“They shot at the gate and destroyed several vehicles in what appears to be a failed assassination attempt on our lives. Democracy is in danger.”

While details remain sketchy, Tanko alleged that several vehicles were damaged during the attack. However, there has been no official confirmation from security agencies regarding casualties or arrests as of press time.

Peter Obi has yet to personally comment on the incident, and authorities in Edo State have not released an official statement clarifying the circumstances surrounding the reported attack.