Edo: Gunmen Shot Popular PDP Chieftain To Death

Edo: Gunmen Shot Popular PDP Chieftain To Death

A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party in Edo State identified as Isaiah Adanagbe who is the Secretary of the party in Ward 9, Oredo Local Government Area, has been shot by gunmen in a popular drinking spot around Oza off Sokponba Road, Benin.

An eyewitness on Thursday night said that people came to his rescue, and he was rushed to a hospital.

The motive for the shooting is suspected to be political as Adanagbe had been active politically and also on social media platforms.

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“He was shot late Thursday night around Sakponba Road; he is the secretary Ward 9 in Oredo. He came to this joint as usual and discussions started with everybody airing their opinions when suddenly he was attacked by people we thought were customers. He was beaten mercilessly and then they shot him in the leg and went away.

“People came to rescue him and he has been rushed to the hospital for treatment. The family members have gone to report the incident at the police station,” the eyewitness said.