The National Coordinator of the Obidient Movement, Yunusa Tanko, on Tuesday raised alarm over an alleged attack on former presidential candidate, Peter Obi, and members of the movement in Benin City, Benin City.
Tanko disclosed that armed thugs reportedly shot at Obi and members of the movement during the formal defection of Olumide Akpata into the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Benin.
In a terse statement he personally signed and tagged, “Breaking Red Alert in Benin, Edo State,” Tanko alleged that Obi and the leadership of the ADC came under siege during the event.
According to him, the incident occurred shortly after the formal declaration of Akpata into the ADC.
“PO and the leadership of the ADC are under siege and attack in Benin, Edo State,” Tanko stated.
He further alleged that armed individuals trailed them 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 survived assassination attempt on our lives. Democracy is in danger,” the statement added.
As of the time of filing this report, security agencies in Edo State are yet to issue an official statement regarding the alleged attack