The Cross River State Police Command has arrested a 27-year-old suspect following an attack on the convoy of Peter Obi, the Nigerian Democratic Congress (NDC) presidential candidate, in Calabar on Wednesday, November 4, 2026.
The incident occurred around 2:20 p.m. near Watt Market Roundabout as Obi’s convoy travelled from the palace of the Obong of Calabar to the Metropolitan Hotel, where a political town hall meeting was scheduled to take place.
Police spokesperson Eitokpah Akata confirmed the arrest in a statement, identifying the suspect as Victor Edet Yellow Duke.
According to the police, a group of individuals armed with machetes and sticks emerged from the Calabar Road and Clerks Alley area and attacked vehicles in the convoy, damaging their windscreens.
The command said the exact number of affected vehicles had not been established.
Police Launch Investigation Into Convoy Attack
Akata explained that security personnel deployed around the area responded to the incident and brought the situation under control.
A viral video circulating on social media captured the dramatic moments leading up to the suspect’s arrest, showing the immediate aftermath of the security breach and crowd reactions at the scene. Readers can view the viral footage of the incident on
The arrested suspect was transferred to the state police headquarters for investigation by the Violent Crime Response Unit.
Cross River State Commissioner of Police, Ajo Geoffrey Ordue, has directed investigators to identify other individuals suspected of participating in the attack and determine the circumstances surrounding the incident.
The command stressed that the suspect’s arrest does not amount to a determination of guilt, adding that he remains entitled to the presumption of innocence.
Security Concerns Ahead of 2027 Elections
The incident comes as political parties and presidential candidates intensify their activities ahead of Nigeria’s 2027 general elections.
Attacks on political convoys and campaign gatherings raise concerns about the safety of candidates, supporters and members of the public participating in democratic activities.
The Cross River police command assured residents and political stakeholders that security measures remained in place to protect lawful political activities.
Investigations are ongoing, while the identities and motives of other suspected attackers have yet to be established.
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