Netizens react as Mercy Johnson’s husband escapes assassination
Social media users are responding to the attempted assassination of Prince Odi Okojie, husband of Nollywood actress Mercy Johnson.
According to online reports, the federal lawmaker representing Esan North-East/Esan South-East Federal Constituency in Edo State was allegedly attacked by armed men, believed to be political thugs, at his residence in Uromi on the morning of Friday, September 20, 2024.
His media aide, Michael Ihaza, said the attempt was unsuccessful owing to the intervention of security personnel attached to the lawmaker. Ihaza said the armed thugs fled the scene after their failed attempt leaving behind the driver and another who are currently being interrogated by officers from the Area Command of the Nigeria Police Force, Uromi.
“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 sitting room.