The Cross River State Police Command has arrested a 27-year-old man, identified as Victor Edet, in connection with an attack on vehicles in the convoy of former Anambra State Governor and Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) presidential candidate, Peter Obi, in Calabar.
The incident reportedly occurred around 2:20 p.m. on Wednesday, November 4, near Watt Market Roundabout, where suspected hoodlums allegedly attacked vehicles conveying Obi and members of his entourage, smashing their windscreens with sticks and other objects.
According to the police, the attackers emerged from the Calabar Road and Clerks Alley axis, wielding machetes and sticks before assaulting vehicles in the convoy.
Police operatives stationed around the area reportedly intervened and deployed tear gas to disperse the attackers and restore order.
The arrested suspect was subsequently taken to the State Police Headquarters by operatives of the Violent Crime Response Unit for investigation and possible prosecution.
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The attack occurred as Obi was returning from the palace of the Obong of Calabar to Metropolitan Hotel, where he was scheduled to attend a presidential town hall meeting ahead of the 2027 general elections.
In a statement issued by the Police Public Relations Officer, Eitokpah Akata, the command disclosed that the number of vehicles affected had yet to be determined.
The Commissioner of Police, Ajo Geoffrey, has ordered a comprehensive investigation into the incident, directing officers to identify and apprehend other individuals allegedly involved in the attack.
The police also cautioned against presuming the arrested suspect guilty, stressing that he remains entitled to the presumption of innocence until proven otherwise by a competent court.
The command assured political parties and their supporters of adequate security during political activities across the state, urging residents to remain calm and avoid spreading unverified information while investigations continue.
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