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Obi-Kwankwaso convoy attacked in Calabar

Obi-Kwankwaso convoy attacked in Calabar
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Some unidentified men on Wednesday attacked the motorcade conveying the presidential candidate of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Mr Peter Obi, and his running mate, Alhaji Rabiu Kwankwaso, at the popular Watt Market Roundabout in Calabar, Cross River State. The incident came hours after the police and other security agencies averted a possible clash between supporters of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) and the NDC in Calabar.
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  • ✦On the attack on the NDC convoy, Akata disclosed that a suspect had been arrested.
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Wednesday:Some unidentified men on Wednesday attacked the motorcade conveying the presidential candidate of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Mr Peter Obi, and his running mate, Alhaji Rabiu Kwankwaso, at the popular Watt Market Roundabout in Calabar, Cross River State.Sunday:The state Police Public Relations Officer, ASP Eitokpah Sunday Akata, confirmed both incidents, saying the command had also intensified surveillance to forestall further breakdown of law and order.₦2.5 million:UPDATE NEWS: Nigerians can now invest ₦2.5 million on premium domains and profit about ₦17-₦25 million.
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  • ✦Some unidentified men on Wednesday attacked the motorcade conveying the presidential candidate of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Mr Peter Obi, and his running mate, Alhaji Rabiu Kwankwaso, at the popular Watt Market Roundabout in Calabar, Cross River State.
  • ✦The incident came hours after the police and other security agencies averted a possible clash between supporters of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) and the NDC in Calabar.
  • ✦On the attack on the NDC convoy, Akata disclosed that a suspect had been arrested.
Key Facts:Wednesday: Some unidentified men on Wednesday attacked the motorcade conveying the presidential candidate of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Mr Peter Obi, and his running mate, Alhaji Rabiu Kwankwaso, at the popular Watt Market Roundabout in Calabar, Cross River State.Sunday: The state Police Public Relations Officer, ASP Eitokpah Sunday Akata, confirmed both incidents, saying the command had also intensified surveillance to forestall further breakdown of law and order.₦2.5 million: UPDATE NEWS: Nigerians can now invest ₦2.5 million on premium domains and profit about ₦17-₦25 million.Dollars.: All earnings paid in US Dollars.
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Some unidentified men on Wednesday attacked the motorcade conveying the presidential candidate of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Mr Peter Obi, and his...

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What is the latest development regarding Cross River State?

Some unidentified men on Wednesday attacked the motorcade conveying the presidential candidate of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Mr Peter Obi, and his running mate, Alhaji Rabiu Kwankwaso, at the popular Watt Market Roundabout in Calabar, Cross River State.

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The incident came hours after the police and other security agencies averted a possible clash between supporters of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) and the NDC in Calabar.

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Some unidentified men on Wednesday attacked the motorcade conveying the presidential candidate of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Mr Peter Obi, and his running mate, Alhaji Rabiu Kwankwaso, at the popular Watt Market Roundabout in Calabar, Cross River State.

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