DSS Arrests Man Over Attack Against Peter Obi, Others in Edo

According to the source, Stephen, who lives in Umuehere Community, Obio-Akpor LGA, Rivers State, is now in DSS custody and is expected to be charged to court soon.

“You know that, as a responsible security organisation saddled with the task of counter-espionage, VIP protection, among other asset protection duties, the DSS is always alive to its responsibility of investigating credible intelligence, irrespective of tribe or religion,” the source added. “They swiftly deployed operatives, and the man who threatened Peter Obi was nabbed and is in custody.”

The arrest follows a violent political incident in Benin City, Edo State, where gunfire reportedly erupted during activities linked to the formal defection of former Labour Party governorship candidate Olumide Akpata to the African Democratic Congress (ADC).

Armed individuals allegedly trailed the group — including Peter Obi and other party leaders — from the ADC secretariat to the residence of Chief John Odigie‑Oyegun and opened fire near the gate, damaging vehicles in what supporters described as a failed assassination attempt.

The ADC and its National Coordinator of the Obidient Movement, Yunusa Tanko, condemned the incident, saying it posed a “grave and disturbing” threat to democratic participation and calling for greater security protections for political actors.

Although no fatalities were reported, footage circulating online showed bullet holes and property damage at the scene, raising alarm among political observers ahead of the 2027 general elections.

Police authorities have confirmed investigations into the attack are ongoing, even as rival political groups traded accusations over responsibility.