Peter Obi, ADC Chieftains Attacked By Gunmen In Edo

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An alleged gun attack occurred in Benin, Edo State, targeting former presidential candidate Peter Obi and members of the African Democratic Congress (ADC). An eyewitness video circulated on social media and the interim national coordinator of the Obidient Movement, Yunusa Tanko, confirmed the incident, stating that gunmen opened fire on supporters gathered at the ADC Secretariat. Obi and the ADC leadership were reported to have escaped unharmed, though vehicles were damaged. The incident has been described by participants as a threat to democratic processes, and authorities have been urged to investigate.

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Reported by 5 sources: the_whistler, ripples, The Cable, Punch Nigeria, osun_defender.