Social media users are reacting to the failed assassination attempt on Prince Odi Okojie, the husband of Nollywood actress, Mercy Johnson.
According to reports online, the federal lawmaker, who is representing Esan North-East/Esan South-East Federal Constituency in Edo State, was reportedly attacked by armed men suspected to be political thugs at his residence in Uromi on Friday morning, September 20th, 2024.
His media aide, Michael Ihaza, said the attempt was unsuccessful owing to the intervention of security personnel attached to the lawmaker. Ihaza said the armed thugs fled the scene after their failed attempt leaving behind the driver and another who are currently being interrogated by officers from the Area Command of the Nigeria Police Force, Uromi.
“The armed thugs, who disguised as police officers along with two others, invaded the residence of Hon. Okojie, claimed to be on appointment, and proceeded to the sitting room.
Following the intervention of the security personnel attached to the lawmaker, two of the armed thugs fled leaving behind the driver and another who are currently being interrogated by officers from the Area Command of the Nigeria Police Force, Uromi.
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,” the statement added.
Unfortunately, many social media users aren’t buying their story as they noted how his wife is an actress and could have written the script.
