Sources indicate that the assault on the deputy governor's campaign vehicle transpired following a gathering of Shaibu's supporters in Illeh, Ward 10, as part of the preparations for the upcoming September 21 governorship elections in Edo State.

Otoide Abas, the coordinator of Shaibu's campaign in the area, confirmed the incident to Leadership Newspaper. Abas conveyed that the police successfully recovered the damaged vehicle after the attack.

"We concluded a meeting with Ward 10 (Illeh) Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) faithful when the incident happened. The meeting began around 5:00 pm and ended a few minutes before six," stated Abas. "After the meeting, we took the Sienna bus provided by Comrade Shaibu to Ekpoma to meet with other supporters. While making a quick stop at the local market square in Ekpoma to buy some beef barbecue (Suya), about seven boys descended from a nearby parked bus and started shooting. We all ran for safety, and they proceeded to the spot where we had parked the bus, destroying it. The police retrieved the vehicle that night, and as I speak with you, I am at the police station because I was instructed to report today."

This incident highlights the tense political atmosphere leading up to the governorship elections, as acts of violence against political figures continue to disrupt the electoral process. The recovery of the vandalized vehicle by the police is a crucial step in the ongoing investigations, and the community awaits further developments regarding the motives behind this troubling attack.