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Edo PDP Calls for Unbiased Probe into Benin Airport Attack
The Edo State Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Governorship Campaign Council has called for a comprehensive and impartial investigation into the recent attack at Benin Airport.
This incident, which occurred on July 18, 2024, involved an assault by suspected political thugs on Senator Monday Okpebholo, the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate, and Philip Shaibu, the reinstated deputy governor of Edo State, upon their return from Abuja.
The attack tragically resulted in the death of Police Inspector Akor Anuh, who was attached to Senator Okpebholo.
Inspector Anuh was a dedicated officer assigned to protect the APC governorship candidate, who is currently serving as the senator for Edo Central.
Matthew Iduoriyekemwen, the Director General of the Asue/Ogie Management Campaign Committee, addressed the media in Benin City on Wednesday.
During the press briefing, he strongly criticized the police for what he described as harassment and intimidation of PDP members, alleging that these actions were being conducted at the behest of the APC.
Iduoriyekemwen emphasized the need for the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, to ensure a fair and thorough investigation into the attack.
He condemned the alleged influence of APC members who, according to reports, are openly flaunting their connections and asserting that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu had promised them control over Edo State, despite the electoral preferences of its residents.
The PDP Campaign Council has thus urged the IGP to uphold the integrity of his office and remind the police force that their duty is to serve all Nigerians equally, not to act as an extension of the APC.
In response to the situation, the Commissioner of Police in Edo State, Funsho Adegboye, announced that the investigation has been moved to the Force Headquarters in Abuja.
He advised that any further comments or inquiries should be directed to the central office in Abuja.
It was reported that former Nigerian president Goodluck Jonathan has allegedly purchased a presidential candidate form for the 2027 elections.
It can be noted that Jonathan served as Nigeria’s president from 2010 to 2015.
This information was revealed by Sani Useni, a special assistant who made the claim. Many reacted to the news, with some expressing interest in seeing Jonathan return to power after staying relatively quiet politically since his administration ended.
However, Jonathan has not yet addressed the public or officially shared any presidential ambition.
The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has reacted to the recent abduction incident in Oyo State.
It can be recalled that schools were attacked by armed men, with some teachers and students reportedly taken. Some people were also killed during the attack.
CAN cried out on behalf of the public, stating “It is intolerable, disgraceful and utterly unacceptable that Nigerian children can no longer sit safely in classrooms without the fear of being kidnapped by armed gangs.”
The organisation also stated that Nigerians are tired of constantly mourning and questioning when something will finally be done to stop the violence.
The Governor of Oyo State, Seyi Makinde, has revealed that seven teachers were abducted following a recent attack on a school in the state.
It was also shared that the number of students taken is still being investigated.
The governor further revealed that some people were killed during the attack and abduction.
He also added “With the pressure on the terrorists and the bandits in the North-West, they will keep moving southward.”
“When you have pressure in one place, we must be prepared on this side to either repel or neutralise any terrorists fleeing the pressure points.”
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