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Gunmen Attack Ibori’s Daughter As Violence Rocks APC Congress in Delta
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Gunmen opened fire on federal lawmaker Erhiatake Ibori‑Suenu, daughter of former Governor James Ibori, as she arrived at the APC congress venue in Ovade, Ethiope‑West LGA, Delta State. The attackers attempted to prevent her entry and injured several others before her security detail intervened. Ibori‑Suenu appealed for calm among APC supporters in the state following the incident. The violence highlights security concerns ahead of the 2027 elections and may affect party cohesion in Delta. Authorities have not yet identified the assailants, and investigations are ongoing.
Key entitiesErhiatake Ibori‑SuenuAll Progressives Congress (APC)Delta State APC leadershipgunmenlawyer’s security team
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