By our reporter 5.11.2026
The police in Cross River State said they have arrested a 27-year-old man who allegedly attacked vehicles on Peter Obi’s convoy during his campaign stop in Calabar on Wednesday.
The attack occurred around Watt Market Roundabout, as Mr. Obi’s convoy was returning from the palace of the Obong of Calabar to Metropolitan Hotel, where the party was scheduled to hold a presidential town hall meeting.
Mr. Obi the Nigeria Democratic Congress presidential candidate is embarking on a series of town hall meetings across states in the country as part of his political engagements ahead of the 2027 general elections. He was in Cross River State for the meeting when the incident occurred.
Cross River police spokesperson Sunday Eitokpah, identified the arrested suspect as Victor Duke, 27.
The police said the attack was allegedly carried out by a group of hoodlums armed with machetes and sticks, who emerged from the Calabar Road and Clerks Alley axis and attacked vehicles in the convoy
The incident reportedly resulted in the destruction of windshields on some vehicles, although the police said the exact number of vehicles affected had yet to be established.
The suspect was arrested at the scene, while other suspected attackers fled, according to the police.
He was subsequently taken to the State Police Headquarters by operatives of the Violent Crime Response Unit (VCRU) for investigation.
The police urged members of the public to remain calm, avoid spreading unverified information, and report suspicious activities through established police communication channels.