尼日利亚反对党政治家、总统竞选人彼得·奥比的车队在南部克罗斯河州遭到袭击，警方已逮捕一名嫌疑人，当局周四表示。
The convoy of Nigerian opposition politician and presidential hopeful Peter Obi came under attack in the southern state of Cross River, with police arresting a suspect, authorities said Thursday.
据警方和当地媒体报道，事件发生在周三，当时奥比及其随行人员刚拜访完卡拉巴尔市传统统治者奥邦宫殿，正前往其所属的尼日利亚民主大会党组织的市政厅会议途中。
The incident occurred Wednesday shortly after Obi and his entourage visited the palace of the Obong of Calabar, the city's traditional ruler, while traveling to a town hall meeting organized by his Nigeria Democratic Congress party.
持刀和棍棒的袭击者向车辆投掷石块等物体，砸碎挡风玻璃，导致现场支持者和商贩惊慌失措。
Attackers armed with machetes and sticks hurled stones and other objects at the vehicles, smashing windshields and causing panic among supporters and traders in the area, according to police and local media reports.
克罗斯河州警察指挥部表示，已逮捕一名27岁的嫌疑人，身份确认为维克多·埃德特·耶洛·杜克，与该事件有关。调查正在进行中。
The Cross River State Police Command said it had arrested a 27-year-old suspect, identified as Victor Edet Yellow Duke, in connection with the incident. An investigation is underway.
此次袭击发生在几天前非洲行动大会总统竞选人奥莫耶莱·索沃雷在埃基蒂州遭遇类似事件之后。
The attack followed a similar incident days earlier involving African Action Congress presidential hopeful Omoyele Sowore in Ekiti State.
各政党正加紧筹备2027年大选，现任总统博拉·蒂努布将代表执政党全体进步大会党寻求连任。
Political parties are stepping up preparations for the 2027 general elections, with President Bola Tinubu seeking a second term under the ruling All Progressives Congress.
包括前副总统阿提库·阿布巴卡尔和奥比在内的反对派人物，已提出相互竞争的方案，以应对不安全、经济困境和治理挑战。
Opposition figures, including former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and Obi, have put forward competing proposals to address insecurity, economic hardship and governance challenges.
尼日利亚有选举相关暴力的历史，包括针对政治支持者的袭击、恐吓以及敌对团体间的冲突。
Nigeria has a history of election-related violence, including attacks on political supporters, intimidation and clashes between rival groups.
即将到来的投票将在对安全、经济复苏和该国民主制度的担忧中进行。
The upcoming vote will take place amid concerns over security, economic recovery and the country's democratic institutions.