Man tries to assassinate Peter Obi at his rally in Ibadan

Police in Oyo have debunked the rumour that a man, Lateef Wasiu, who was caught in possession of a double-faced jackknife on Wednesday at the Labour Party’s rally in Ibadan, Oyo State, wanted to assassinate the party’s presidential candidate Peter Obi. In a statement on Saturday, Oyo police spokesman Adewale Osifeso said the suspect concealed the weapon inside his suit. Osifeso added that Wasiu only acted contrary to extant laws, especially the 2022 Electoral Act by bringing a weap0n to the rally ground which was Lekan Salami Stadium, Adamasingba in Ibadan. The police spokesman said charges had been filed against the suspect in court.