Assassination Attempt on Hon. Prince Henry Odianosen Okojie Condemned

An assassination attempt was made on Hon. Prince Henry Odianosen Okojie, a member of the Nigerian Federal House of Representatives, at his Uromi residence in Esan North East Local Government, Edo State, on September 20, 2024. Fortunately, the attack was thwarted by security personnel attached to the lawmaker.

The armed thugs, disguised as police officers, arrived in a Lexus GX 470 with Rivers State registration number PHC 253 FF. Two suspects were apprehended and are currently being interrogated by the Nigeria Police Force. They confessed to being hired by Mr. Isaac Imasuagbon and leaders of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in Esan North East Local Government Area.

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Hon. Sam Oboh, Assistant State Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), strongly condemned the attack. “Elections should not be treated as war or a matter of life and death. Those involved must be held accountable and brought to justice,” he stated.

 

Hon. Prince Odi Okojie has urged the Inspector General of Police, Edo State Commissioner of Police, and other security agencies to apprehend everyone connected to the assassination attempt.

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This incident highlights the need for peaceful elections and respect for human life. The perpetrators must face justice to ensure the safety of politicians and citizens alike.

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