Thugs Disrupt Edo High Court Election Hearing
Supporters of seven parties challenging the APC victory were chased outside the Benin City court before security forces restored order.
Chaos erupted outside the Edo State High Court in Benin City as unidentified thugs attempted to interrupt a pre-hearing session on the validity of the September 21 governorship election results.
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Supporters of seven political parties challenging the victory of the All Progressives Congress (APC) were gathered outside the courtroom when a group of individuals launched an attack, chasing several people in different directions, causing panic and chaos.
Security forces swiftly intervened, securing the entrance to the court and establishing roadblocks on surrounding routes to restore order. A video circulating on social media showed people fleeing the scene as the thugs pursued them.
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While the quick response from law enforcement prevented further escalation, the incident delayed the court proceedings. The motive behind the attack remains unclear, but it highlights the rising tensions surrounding the ongoing legal challenge to the election result.
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