Edo 2024: Mercy Johnson’s husband, Prince Okojie, escapes assassination in his home
- Actress Mercy Johnson's husband Prince Okojie has escaped assassination attempts amid preparations for the Edo state election
- Details provided by Prince Okojie's media shared details of the attempt as well as the arrest made
- The report has stirred reactions from Nigerians with many sharing opinions about the election while others expressed concerns for Mercy Johnson and her family
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What could have been a tragic incident for the Okojies was averted as security personnel foiled an assassination attempt by armed men suspected to be political thugs of Nollywood actress Mercy Johnson's husband, Prince Odi Okojie.
The report was made public by Okojie’s media aide, Michael Ihaza on Friday, September 20, revealing that Prince Okojie, a federal lawmaker representing the Esan North-East/Esan South-East Federal Constituency in Edo State was reportedly attacked at his residence by gunmen in a Lexus GX 470 carrying a Rivers State vehicle registration number – PHC 253 FF.
According to the statement, the assassination attempt was unsuccessful thanks to the intervention of security personnel attached to the lawmaker.
Two of the thugs fled leaving behind a driver and another who were being interrogated
“The suspects have so far made a confessional statement stating that they were sent on the mission by People’s Democratic Party (PDP) leaders in Esan North East Local Government Area,” PUNCH reports.
As of this report, Mercy Johnson and her husband have yet to share any online posts about the incident.
Recall that the Nollywood actress sparked outrage online for joining a political campaign in Edo state
Reactions to assasination attempt on Prince Okojie
See the comments below
Igiehon Osayande Clifford Gcon:
"Another super story, yet they were not rough handled and giving the beating of their life."
Akande Oluwabunmi:
"Election will and go. Let people vote for who they like."
Chigozie H Chizomam:
"Election will come and go, winners will be announced, please God let there be PEACE in Edo State."
The Citizens Prime Show:
"And they are not handcuffed? No weapon on them? So how do you operate like that? Una dooooh."
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The Nollywood star noted that jazz could not work for her because she was born with dreadlocks.
She made the statement while acting with Yvonne Jegede in a movie.
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