Prince Henry Odianosen Okojie, a federal lawmaker representing Esan North-East/Esan South-East Federal Constituency in Edo State, narrowly escaped an assassination attempt on Friday morning.
Okojie, who is married to popular Nollywood actress Mercy Johnson, was reportedly targeted by armed men suspected to be political thugs at his Uromi residence.
The incident was confirmed by Okojie’s media aide, Michael Ihaza, who disclosed that the assailants arrived in a Lexus GX 470 with a Rivers State vehicle registration number, PHC 253 FF. According to the statement, the attackers, who disguised themselves as police officers, gained access to Okojie’s residence by claiming to be on an appointment.
However, the assassination attempt was thwarted thanks to the swift intervention of security personnel attached to the lawmaker. Two of the armed thugs managed to flee, while the driver and another accomplice were apprehended.
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The suspects are currently being interrogated by officers from the Nigeria Police Force’s Area Command in Uromi.
The apprehended suspects reportedly confessed that the attack was orchestrated by leaders of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in Esan North East Local Government Area.
Attempts to obtain further comments from the Edo State Police Command were unsuccessful.
This incident underscores the escalating political tensions in Edo State, particularly ahead of the upcoming elections. Okojie has yet to issue a personal statement on the matter.
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