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Comrade Philip Shaibu, the reinstated deputy governor of Edo State, was attacked by gunmen in Benin City on Thursday.
Shaibu's convoy was attacked on Airport Road, where he was accompanied by the APC governorship candidate, Sen. Monday Okpebholo.
Source: Twitter
The assailants killed a policeman in the convoy and injured several others, including Okpebholo, who was hospitalized.
The attack occurred shortly after Okpebholo and others arrived in Benin City from Abuja on a chartered flight.
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A Federal High Court in Abuja had voided Shaibu's impeachment as deputy governor on Wednesday, but the Edo State House of Assembly has appealed the judgment.
The gunmen opened fire on the convoy at the airport exit gate, prompting a reprisal from the security details attached to Shaibu and Okpebholo.
The incident caused widespread panic, with shops and offices closing hastily and motorists abandoning their vehicles to seek safety.
The police are investigating the incident, but have not confirmed any details yet.
Security has been beefed up at the deputy governor's residence to prevent any further attacks.
Source: Legit.ng
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