Armed thugs reportedly led by the recently impeached Deputy Governor of Edo State, Philip Shaibu, unleashed chaos in Benin City today.
Eyewitnesses recount a scene of pandemonium as gunfire rang out sporadically across several neighborhoods, prompting residents to flee in terror.
The unrest began in the early afternoon, with reports of heavily armed individuals moving through the streets, firing indiscriminately. The sudden outbreak of violence caught many by surprise, leading to widespread panic and confusion.
Local businesses around the area shuttered their doors, and traffic came to a standstill as people sought refuge from the onslaught.
Aggrieved Shaibu, who was impeached months ago under controversial circumstances, is alleged to have orchestrated this violent display.
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