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Security operatives have successfully thwarted an assassination attempt on Henry Okojie, the federal lawmaker representing Esan North-East/Esan South-East Federal Constituency in Edo State.
According to a statement released by his media aide, Michael Ihaza, the armed men, suspected to be political thugs, disguised as police officers and invaded Okojie’s home in a Lexus GX 470 with a Rivers State registration number. 'The armed thugs invaded the residence, claiming to be on official business, and proceeded to the sitting room,' Ihaza stated.
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