Security operatives have successfully thwarted an assassination attempt on Henry Okojie, the federal lawmaker representing Esan North-East/Esan South-East Federal Constituency in Edo State.
Okojie, who is married to Nollywood star Mercy Johnson, narrowly escaped the attack at his residence.
According to a statement released by his media aide, Michael Ihaza, the armed men, suspected to be political thugs, disguised as police officers and invaded Okojie’s home in a Lexus GX 470 with a Rivers State registration number.
He said the swift intervention of security personnel attached to the lawmaker led to the arrest of some suspects, while others fled the scene.
“The armed thugs invaded the residence, claiming to be on official business, and proceeded to the sitting room,” Ihaza stated.
He added that they are currently being interrogated by the Nigeria Police Force’s Area Command in Uromi.
According to preliminary statements from the detained suspects, they alleged that they were dispatched on the mission by opposition party leaders in Esan North East Local Government Area of the state.
