ADC HOUSE OF REP. CANDIDATE ESCAPES DEATH IN BENUE
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) House of Representatives candidate for Otukpo/Ohimini Federal Constituency in Benue State, Innocent Omudu, escaped death on Thursday after heavily armed gunmen attacked his convoy.
The incident reportedly occurred when Omudu and his team were returning to Otukpo after the party’s primary election, where he emerged as the consensus candidate and ADC flag bearer for the 2027 general elections.
According to the eyewitnesses, the gunmen opened fire on Omudu’s convoy along the Onyagede-Ugboju road, damaging some vehicles and leaving several people injured.
The ADC flagbearer ( Innocent Omudu) who confirming the incident, said that although none of his team members was killed in the attack despite the heavy gunfire.
He said “We thank God that no life was lost during the attack. It was a frightening experience, but God saw us through,”
He also commended officers of the Nigerian Police Force from the Idekpa Division in Ohimini for standing their ground and repelling the attackers during the incident.
Omudu further appreciated local vigilantes who joined security operatives in foiling what could have turned into a deadly attack.
It will be recalled that the leadership of Action Democratic Congress ( ADC) in the constituency had unanimously adopted him as the party’s candidate after his only challenger stepped down from the race.
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