Information reaching us from Edo State has it that the deputy governor of the state and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship aspirant, Comrade Philip Shaibu was attacked on Sunday, January 14th, 2024 by armed men suspected to be hoodlums.
Sources said the incident happened in Ekpoma, after a meeting by Shaibu’s supporters in Illeh, Ward 10 in preparation for the September governorship elections in the state.
Sources added that the vehicle provided by Shaibu for campaign was vandalized by the hoodlums.
Shedding more light on the incident, Shaibu’s Campaign Coordinator in the area, Otoide Abas said; “We concluded a meeting with Ward 10 (Illeh) Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) faithful when the incident happened. The meeting began around 5pm and ended a few minutes before six.”
“After the meeting, we took the Sienna bus provided by Comrade Shaibu to Ekpoma to meet with other supporters.”
“While making a quick stop at the local market square in Ekpoma to buy some beef barbecue (Suya), about seven boys descended from a nearby parked bus and started shooting.”
“We all ran for safety, and they proceeded to the spot where we had parked the bus, destroying it.”
“The police retrieved the vehicle that night, and as I speak with you, I am at the police station because I was instructed to report today.”
