Hoodlums Attack Philip Shaibu’s Campaign Vehicle in Edo

A campaign vehicle owned by Philip Shaibu, the Deputy Governor of Edo State and a gubernatorial aspirant of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), was allegedly assaulted by armed individuals believed to be hoodlums.

The hoodlums damaged the vehicle in Ekpoma, Esan West Local Government Area of the state on Sunday night

It was gathered on Monday that the incident followed  a gathering of Shaibu’s supporters in Illeh, Ward 10, in preparation for the upcoming governorship elections on September 21 in the state.

Otoide Abas, the coordinator of Shaibu’s campaign in the region, confirmed the incident to Leadership Newspaper and mentioned that the police successfully retrieved the vandalized vehicle.

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 six.

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

“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.”

Kanyi Daily recalls that Philip Shaibu had issued a warning to those damaging his campaign billboards, labeling the act as harmful to the development of democracy.