Oshiomhole’s Deputy, Odubu Narrowly Escapes Assassination

Gunmen on Saturday opened fire on the convoy of Edo State Deputy Governor, Dr. Pius Odubu in Auchi, Etsako West Local Government Area of the state. It was gathered that a policeman, an operative of the Department of State Security and three other persons were injured in the attack and were taken to an undisclosed hospital. It will be recalled that Odubu on Wednesday formally declared his intention to contest the September 10 gubernatorial election in the state under the All Progressives Congress (APC) amidst wide speculation that Governor Adams Oshiomhole was not in support. He was said to have left for Auchi and was meeting with some delegates when the gunmen suddenly appeared, firing gunshots at his convoy. According to a source, Odubu was not injured in the attack. “No, he was not injured but two our security men were injured. It was in Etsako West, in Auchi. “We ran for our dear lives. They injured a policeman, an SSS operative and three civilians and destroyed canopies. We learnt that they were paid N1m to carry out the attack,” the source said.

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