There was a mild drama on Friday at the Benin Airport when suspected thugs nearly marred the visit of President Goodluck Jonathan to Edo State for the official foundation-laying ceremony of a $1bn Independent Power Plant in Uhumwode Local Government Area of the state.
The suspected thugs, numbering over 30, were said have stormed the airport, chanting abusive songs against the state Governor, Adams Oshiomhole, who was at the airport to receive Jonathan.
The thugs, who also carried placards and posters of a Peoples Democratic Party lawmaker, who was attacked by suspected thugs on Tuesday night, were said to have allegedly assaulted some senior officials of the Edo State Government, including the Secretary to the State Government, Prof Julius Ihonvbere, and Chief of Staff to the Governor, Patrick Obahiagbon.
It was gathered that some chiefs and members of the Peoples Democratic Party, who were also at the venue to receive the president, were however left untouched.
The disruption was said to have lasted for several minutes before the combined efforts of soldiers and policemen at the scene were able to disperse the thugs and restore normalcy.
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Thugs attack government officials as Jonathan visit Edo to launch $1bn power plant
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