Igueben Attack: Imasuangbon, Okonofua petition police, DSS

Former Edo State governorship aspirant and African Democratic Congress (ADC) chieftain, Kenneth Imasuangbon, and the party’s Edo Central senatorial candidate, Hon. Herberta Okonofua, have petitioned the police and the Department of State Services (DSS) over an alleged armed attack on their entourage in Igueben Local Government Area of Edo State.

In a petition dated October 8, 2026, and addressed to the Edo State Commissioner of Police, Patrick Daor, with a copy to the Inspector-General of Police, Tunji Disu, the petitioners called for a thorough investigation into the incident, which allegedly occurred on October 6.

They alleged that an ADC supporter, Jerry Oliha, sustained serious gunshot injuries and was taken to a Specialist Hospital for treatment.

Campaign canopies, chairs, musical equipment and other materials were also reportedly destroyed during the incident.

According to the petition, the entourage encountered confrontations in Wards 4 and 5 before armed men allegedly opened fire at the premises of the Enogie of Igueben.

The petitioners urged security agencies to identify two Sienna buses allegedly linked to the incident, trace their ownership and movements, and establish whether the vehicles were used to transport the suspected attackers.

They further alleged that the vehicles’ number plates were removed and that the vehicles or plates were taken to a property reportedly associated with Igueben Local Government Chairman, Endurance Azemegbe, who had earlier denied involvement in the incident.

Imasuangbon and Okonofua asked the police and DSS to investigate whether Azemegbe or any other persons directed, facilitated or participated in the alleged attack.

They emphasised that the allegations required investigation and should not be treated as proof of guilt.

The petitioners also called for the preservation and forensic examination of evidence, including bullet casings, medical records, photographs, video footage, CCTV recordings and vehicle documents.

They said they had submitted the names of individuals reportedly linked to the incident to assist investigators.

The duo urged the security agencies to determine whether the alleged attack was an isolated incident or connected to previous alleged threats against members of their political camp.

They also requested adequate security for themselves, campaign officials and supporters during lawful political activities.

“We remain committed to pursuing our political activities through constitutional and democratic means,” they said, calling for an impartial investigation free from political interference to establish the facts and prevent further violence.

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