Gov. Otu Orders Arrest of Suspects After Attack on Peter Obi’s Convoy in Calabar

Cross River State Governor, Senator Bassey Otu, has condemned the assault on the convoy of Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) presidential candidate, Peter Obi, in Calabar and directed safety companies to determine and arrest these accountable.

The incident occurred on Wednesday afternoon close to the Watt Market Roundabout as Obi and his entourage have been coming back from the palace of the Obong of Calabar to the Metropolitan Hotel, the place an NDC presidential city corridor assembly was scheduled to happen.

According to stories, suspected political thugs attacked the convoy by throwing stones at a number of automobiles, damaging windshields and inflicting panic amongst supporters and different members of the delegation. Obi additionally alleged that among the attackers carried machetes and different harmful weapons.

In an announcement issued by means of his Chief Press Secretary, Linus Obogo, Governor Otu described the assault as disturbing and inconsistent with the peaceable and hospitable status of Cross River State.

The governor expressed sympathy for Obi and members of his entourage, stressing that each political actor has the constitutional proper to marketing campaign and have interaction with voters with out worry of intimidation or violence.

Otu reaffirmed his administration’s dedication to sustaining peace and safety, warning that political violence wouldn’t be tolerated whatever the affiliations of these concerned.

He mentioned safety companies had been instructed to conduct an intensive investigation and be certain that all people related to the assault are delivered to justice.

Obi, whereas confirming the incident, alleged that the perpetrators have been members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and cautioned towards permitting violence to undermine the credibility of the 2027 basic elections.

The Cross River State Police Command additionally confirmed the assault, stating that officers deployed tear gasoline to disperse the hoodlums. Police disclosed {that a} 27-year-old suspect, recognized as Victor Edet Yellow Duke, had been arrested and transferred to the State Police Headquarters for additional investigation.

Commissioner of Police Ajo Geoffrey Ordue has ordered an in depth investigation aimed toward apprehending different suspects who fled the scene and figuring out the complete circumstances surrounding the incident.

The police command additional assured all political events and their supporters of equal safety safety, emphasising its dedication to sustaining legislation and order all through the electioneering interval.

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