- Ize-Iyamu suspends campaign for 24hrs in honour of the fallen officers.
The convoy of a former National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Adams Oshiomhole had an accident on Tuesday.
The incident happened on his way to Usen in Ovia South-east local government area of Edo State.
Two policemen lost their lives in the incident, however, Oshiomhole survived the crash.
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The Candidate of the APC, Osagie Ize-Iyamu described the incident as an attempt on Oshiomhole’s life.
He also said he has suspended his campaign for the next 24 hours in honour of the fallen police officers.
“I wish to send my deepest sympathies to families, friends, and all who knew the two exceptional Policemen we lost today in the tragic and disturbing auto crash involving the convoy of Comrade Adams Oshiomhole travelling with other leaders of the APC to a campaign event in Usen, Ovia South West LGA,” he said.
“We have since called off all campaign events scheduled for today and joined efforts with Comrade Adams Oshiomhole to ensure the best care for injured persons.
“The circumstances of the crash were indeed curious and have left us deeply concerned, as the truck responsible for the crash, according to witness accounts of those in the convoy and other road users, appeared to have deliberately rammed into the convoy in what could reasonably be interpreted to mean an attempt on the life of Comrade Adams Oshiomhole.
“While awaiting the conclusion of the investigation of the Police in response to our petition, I urge our party followers across the State to remain calm and alert.
“May God rest the dead and grant quick and full recovery to those injured, Amen.”
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