Cross River State Governor Bassey Otu has condemned an attack on the convoy of Peter Obi in Calabar and pledged that action will be taken, Channels Television reports. The statement followed Obi's own account of the incident in the state capital.
According to TheCable, Obi alleged that his convoy was attacked in Calabar and said Nigerians would not permit a repeat in 2027. Daily Trust reported that the convoy involved was that of Obi and Kwankwaso.
Coverage of the incident also pointed to a police response. Premium Times Nigeria reported that a suspect has been arrested over the attack on Obi's convoy, in reporting tied to the 2027 political cycle.
Separately, Punch Newspapers reported that police intervened when supporters of the APC and the NDC faced off in Cross River State, the same state where the convoy incident occurred.
The reports available do not specify the number of people involved, the extent of any injuries or damage, or precisely where in Calabar the attack took place. Channels Television's account centres on the governor's condemnation and his commitment to act, while other outlets focused on Obi's allegation and the arrest.
What to watch next: whether the police disclose further details of the arrest and investigation, and whether the governor's promised action is set out publicly.
