APC guber candidate, Monday Okpebholo, survives brutal attack in Edo State

A shocking incident occurred in Edo State, as the motorcade of Senator Monday Okpebholo, the APC governorship candidate, was brutally attacked by members of the Edo State Security Network and alleged government-sponsored thugs.

The attackers, reportedly led by Francis Inegbeniki, targeted the senator’s security detail, leaving three mobile policemen injured with bullet wounds.

Godswill Inegbe, the Legislative Aide to the senator Monday Okpebholo revealed in a statement on Wednesday that tragically, one of the policemen has been declared dead.

Senator Okpebholo is currently receiving medical attention at an undisclosed hospital in Benin, while other members of his entourage who were victims of the attack are being treated at various hospitals in Benin City.

The incident has raised concerns about the safety and security of political candidates in the lead-up to the elections.

The motives behind the attack are still unclear, but an investigation is expected to be launched to determine the circumstances surrounding the incident.

This attack is a stark reminder of the risks faced by political leaders and their supporters in Nigeria. The incident has sparked outrage and condemnation from various quarters, with calls for the perpetrators to be brought to justice.