Edo 2024: suspected armed hoodlums vandalize Deputy Gov Shaibu’s campaign vehicle

A campaign vehicle belonging to Philip Shaibu, Edo State deputy governor and Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) gubernatorial aspirant, was reportedly attacked by armed men hoodlums.

On Sunday night, the hoodlums vandalised the vehicle in Ekpoma, the state’s Esan West Local Government Area.

According to reports on Monday, the incident occurred following a meeting of Shaibu supporters in Illeh, Ward 10, ahead of the state’s governorship elections on September 21.

Otoide Abas, Shaibu’s campaign coordinator in the area, confirmed the incident to Leadership Newspaper, stating that the police had recovered the vandalised vehicle.

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He said, “We concluded a meeting with Ward 10 (Illeh) Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) faithful when the incident happened. The meeting began around 5:00 pm and ended a few minutes before.

“After the meeting, we took the Sienna bus provided by Comrade Shaibu to Ekpoma to meet with other supporters.

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“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.”