Okhoa’s Convention Continues After Gunman Arrested at National Assembly Hall
Okhoa, Okhoa— The third day of the Okhoa Constitutional Convention came to an abrupt and chaotic end yesterday morning when a lone gunman fired multiple shots within the secure perimeter of the National Assembly Hall, triggering panic among staff, observers, and journalists. No injuries were reported, and security forces quickly subdued the suspect, whose identity has not yet been released.
The incident occurred just after 10:25 a.m. local time, during a mid-morning recess. Members of the Drafting Committee were reportedly in closed-door discussions on language regarding Okhoa’s jurisdictional autonomy and the future of foreign civil service oversight, widely seen as the most contentious topics of the convention.
The Okhoa Metropolitan Police Department issued a brief statement confirming that a suspect is in custody and being questioned. Initial findings suggest the individual acted alone. Authorities have not commented on the suspect’s possible motives, though sources close to the Regional Council say investigators are exploring potential links to hardline political groups opposing the current autonomy framework.
In the immediate aftermath, the Okhoa Regional Council suspended proceedings for the rest of the day and increased security across government facilities in Varekko and Okhoa. Delegates, staff, and World Forum observers were evacuated from the complex and later allowed to return under escort to retrieve personal belongings.