Peter Obi's convoy attacked in Calabar, suspect arrested

On Wednesday, Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, faced an attack on his convoy in Calabar, Cross River State. The incident occurred shortly after his arrival for a party town hall meeting at the Metropolitan Hotel.

As the convoy moved through the city, it was ambushed by suspected political thugs near Watt Market, who threw stones, bottles, and other objects. This attack caused panic among supporters, disrupted traffic, and led to injuries among several NDC supporters, along with damage to vehicles.

The Cross River State Police Command intervened quickly, dispersing the attackers and restoring order. Police arrested a suspect named Victor Edet Yellow-Duke, 27, and initiated investigations to identify others involved in the attack.

The Police Public Relations Officer, ASP Sunday Eitokpah, confirmed the arrest and stated that security measures had been increased in the area to prevent further incidents. Despite the chaos, Obi continued to the town hall meeting to address supporters.