Two policemen died in an accident involving the convoy of Adams Oshiomhole, former national chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), yesterday.
The former chairman and a campaign team of the party were on their way to Usen in Ovia south east local government area of Edo State during the fatal accident.
The APC governorship candidate, Osagie Ize-Iyamu, said the accident could have been an assassination attempt on the life of Oshiomhole.
He subsequently announced a 24-hour suspension of his campaign in honour of the dead officers.
He said, “I wish to send my deepest sympathies to families, friends, and all who knew the two exceptional Policemen we lost today (Tuesday) in the tragic and disturbing auto crash involving the convoy of Comrade Adams Oshiomhole traveling with other leaders of the APC to a campaign event in Usen, Ovia South West LGA.”
He added, “We have since called off all campaign events scheduled for today and joined efforts with Comrade Adams Oshiomhole to ensure the best care for injured persons.
“The circumstances of the crash were indeed curious and have left us deeply concerned, as the truck responsible for the crash, according to witness accounts of those in the convoy and other road users, appeared to have deliberately rammed into the convoy in what could reasonably be interpreted to mean an attempt on the life of Comrade Adams Oshiomhole.
“While awaiting the conclusion of the investigation of the Police in response to our petition, I urge our party followers across the State to remain calm and alert.
“May God rest the dead and grant quick and full recovery to those injured, Amen.”
Edo State has been on the boil since the campaign started since the two front runners are in bitter contest for the governorship seat.
Last week, the inspector general of police, Mohammed Adamu, had said there is a high likelihood of violence and possible cross-attack by political opponents during the polls.
