Reps Deputy spokesperson, Agbese escapes assassination

The deputy Spokesperson of the Nigerian House of Representatives, Hon. Philip Agbese, on Thursday, allegedly escaped assassination attempt

Reports indicate that Agbese, who represents Ado/Okpokwu/Ogbadibo Federal Constituency of Benue State, was attacked in Igumale, the headquarters of his own local government area of Ado, during a constituency outreach organised to mark the Easter celebration.

It was gathered that save for the swift intervention of the ‘Operation Whirlwind’ of the Nigerian Armed Forces on a peacekeeping mission in the area, the assassins would have had their ways.

Some of the suspects were said to have been arrested by the military operation and are currently giving useful information.

“Thanks to the swift response of security operatives present at the scene; the lawmaker managed to evade harm, averting a potential tragedy.

“Several of the suspected perpetrators were promptly apprehended, shedding light on the disturbing chain of events”, an eyewitness said.