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Obi-Kwankwaso convoy attacked in Calabar

Obi-Kwankwaso convoy attacked in Calabar

Obi-Kwankwaso convoy attacked in Calabar. Obi-Kwankwaso convoy attacked in Calabar Some unidentified men on Wednesday attacked the motorcade conveying the presidential candidate of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Mr Peter Obi, and his running mate, Alhaji Rabiu Kwankwaso, at the popular Watt.

Obi-Kwankwaso convoy attacked in Calabar.

Obi-Kwankwaso convoy attacked in Calabar Some unidentified men on Wednesday attacked the motorcade conveying the presidential candidate of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Mr Peter Obi, and his running mate, Alhaji Rabiu Kwankwaso, at the popular Watt Market Roundabout in Calabar, Cross River State.

The attackers reportedly pelted the convoy with stones and other objects, damaging some of the vehicles […] Some unidentified men on Wednesday attacked the motorcade conveying the presidential candidate of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Mr Peter Obi, and his running mate, Alhaji Rabiu Kwankwaso, at the popular Watt Market Roundabout in Calabar, Cross River State.

Neither Obi nor Kwankwaso was injured in the incident.

The attack occurred on their way to a popular hotel opposite the U.J. Esuene Stadium, following a courtesy visit to the Obong of Calabar. They were scheduled to hold a town hall meeting with NDC stakeholders, supporters and party candidates. The motive behind the attack and whether the hoodlums were sponsored were not immediately established.

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