Prince Henry Odianosen Okojie, a federal lawmaker representing Esan North-East/Esan South-East Federal Constituency in Edo State and husband of Nollywood actress Mercy Johnson, narrowly escaped an assassination attempt on Friday morning. The attack reportedly occurred at his residence in Uromi, where armed men, believed to be political thugs, targeted him.
The motive behind the attack is yet to be fully determined, but initial reports suggest it may be politically motivated, given Okojie’s active involvement in the political landscape of Edo State. This incident occurs in the midst of increasing political tensions in the region as the state prepares for upcoming elections.
No injuries were reported in the incident, and Okojie’s camp has yet to officially comment on the situation. However, this event highlights the rising security concerns surrounding public figures and political candidates ahead of the polls.
Authorities are expected to launch an investigation into the attack, and further details are awaited.
