Two people have been arrested over an alleged assassination attempt on actress Mercy Johnson’s husband, Henry Okojie.
Okojie is a federal lawmaker representing the Esan North-East/Esan South-East Federal Constituency in Edo State.
Okojie’s media aide, Michael Ihaza, confirmed in a statement on Friday said the attack was foiled by security personnel.
The statement said Okojie was reportedly attacked at his residence by gunmen in a Lexus GX 470 carrying a Rivers State vehicle registration number – PHC 253 FF.
The statement further noted the move on his life “was unsuccessful owing to the intervention of security personnel attached to the lawmaker”.
“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 seating 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.
No official statement has been issued by the Edo State Police Command.
