Edo State deputy governor, Philip Shaibu’s campaign vehicle has been reportedly attacked.

According to sources a campaign vehicle belonging to Shaibu, gubernatorial aspirant of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) was attacked by armed men suspected to be hoodlums in Ekpoma, Edo State.

Shaibu’s Campaign Coordinator in the area, Otoide Abas said:

“We concluded a meeting with Ward 10 (Illeh) Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) faithful when the incident happened. The meeting began around 5pm and ended a few minutes before six.”

“After the meeting, we took the Sienna bus provided by Comrade Shaibu to Ekpoma to meet with other supporters.”

“While making a quick stop at the local market square in Ekpoma to buy some beef barbecue (Suya), about seven boys descended from a nearby parked bus and started shooting.”

“We all ran for safety, and they proceeded to the spot where we had parked the bus, destroying it.”

“The police retrieved the vehicle that night, and as I speak with you, I am at the police station because I was instructed to report today.”