Police in Cross River State arrested a 27‑year‑old man after an assault on former governor and 2023 presidential candidate Peter Obi’s convoy in Calabar, where unidentified hoodlums smashed vehicle windshields with sharp objects.
The incident occurred as Obi’s motorcade moved through the city, and witnesses reported that the attackers used knives or similar implements to damage the glass of the convoy’s cars. No further details about the motive or the number of assailants were released.
State police said they quickly identified and detained a 27‑year‑old suspect in connection with the attack. The arrest was announced shortly after the incident, and authorities indicated that the investigation remains ongoing.
Peter Obi, a former governor of Anambra State and a prominent figure in Nigerian politics, has been traveling across the country in the lead‑up to upcoming elections. His movements often attract large crowds and heightened security measures.
Police have not disclosed whether any injuries were sustained during the assault, and they have not provided further information about additional arrests or charges pending against the suspect.
<small>Source: AllAfrica Nigeria — read the original story there.</small>