The police high command in Benin, Edo State has vowed to bring the attackers of the state deputy governor, Dr Pius Odubu to book.
NAN reports that the deputy governor was attacked by some gunmen in Auchi, headquarters of Etsako west.
The incident left eight persons critically injured and are being treated in UBTH and at Auchi.
Police Commissioner, Chris Ezike who gave the assurance at the Odubu campaign secretariat said the incident could have been avoided.
The Commissioner said the command was ready to ensure the safety and security of lives and property during and after the governorship elections.
He said, “I have given a marching order that those involved be arrested. This thing happened in the day time, names have been mentioned and we going after them.
“The actors in this game should know that power belongs to God. It is our appeal that they conduct themselves and their supporters in a lawful manner.
“We will get to the bottom of the incident. Luckily a few names have been mentioned and they are not ghosts.”
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