Edo State deputy governor's convoy attacked in Benin City, one security officer killed.

Gunmen attacked the convoy of Edo State's deputy governor, Philip Shaibu, and APC governorship candidate, Senator Monday Okpebholo, in Benin City, killing one security officer and injuring others. The incident occurred on Airport Road shortly after their arrival from Abuja. The Federal High Court in Abuja had previously voided Shaibu's impeachment by the state House of Assembly. The House of Assembly appealed the judgment.

July 18, 2024
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