A Federal lawmaker representing the Esan North-East/Esan South-East Federal Constituency of Edo State, Prince Henry Odianosen Okojie has reportedly escaped an assassination attempt.
This is coming ahead of the Edo State governorship election on Saturday, September 21.
According to the statement sighted on online, the attackers of the lawmaker invaded his residence with a Lexus GX 470 carrying a Rivers State vehicle registration number – PHC 253 FF.
The report stated that the planned assassination was, however, unsuccessful owing to the intervention of security personnel attached to the lawmaker.
“The armed thugs who disguised as police officers along with two others, invaded the residence of Hon. Okojie.
“They claimed to be on appointment and proceeded to the seating room.
“The suspects have so far made a confessional statement concerning their mission.
“They stated that they were sent on the mission by People’s Democratic Party (PDP) leaders in Esan North East Local Government Area,” the statement added.
Recall that Edo State will tomorrow, Saturday, September 21, go to the poll to election a new governor of the State.
