The campaign activities of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) presidential candidate, Mr Peter Obi, suffered a security scare in Calabar, Cross River State, on Wednesday after suspected thugs attacked his convoy shortly after a visit to the palace of the Obong of Calabar.
Obi, who was accompanied by his wife, Mrs Margaret Obi, had visited the traditional ruler as part of his engagements in the state before the incident occurred.
A video circulating on social media showed a group of suspected thugs moving towards the convoy and attacking vehicles in the procession shortly after the palace visit.
The circumstances surrounding the incident remain unclear, as details of the identities of the attackers, their motive, and the extent of damage caused have not been officially confirmed at the time of filing this report.
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