Gunmen attack Ngige’s convoy in Anambra
The convoy of former Minister of Labour and Employment, Senator Chris Ngige, was once attacked via gunmen in Umuoji, Idemili North nearby government area of Anambra state.
Ngige who showed the incident to newsmen, said that he was not in the convoy while the assault took place. He referred to that numerous human beings have been shot and injured.
“i was not within the convoy. I’m still alive and well. those hoodlums have began again. I got here to my country to relax, however what occurred is unfortunate. i will pass back to Abuja. however I assure people who did this, they may not cross unpunished.” he stated
The cars were reportedly returning from a mechanic workshop in Nkpor when the gunmen struck along the busy Umuoji–Nkpor road main to Alor, Ngige’s place of birth.
in step with Mr. Fred Chukwulobelu, Ngige’s former unique Adviser on Media, a policeman in the pilot car was shot, and the attackers, wearing police and army uniforms, took away his gun and uniform.
He also confirmed that a lady filming the incident was once fatally shot. He delivered that a store proprietor who rushed out to look what was happening was additionally shot; he lost sizeable blood and is scheduled for surgical operation, but is predicted to get better absolutely.
The pilot automobile was riddled with bullets, even as the wounded escort chief has undergone surgery and is likewise expected to recover.
in the meantime, the Anambra kingdom Police Command stated it has launched a nation-extensive manhunt for the perpetrators.
talking to newsmen, the spokesperson of the command, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, delivered that a white Mercedes-Benz SUV, in advance snatched by means of the assailants, has been recovered following a coordinated reaction.
“A blended crew of Police Tactical Operatives from the Operations department Awka, the fast response Squad (RRS) Akwuzu, and the unique Anti-Cultism Unit (SPACS) Enugu-Ukwu, even as in hot pursuit of armed criminals who attacked a police patrol crew at Eziowelle along Umuoji street, encountered a Police Convoy that promptly joined in the engagement.
The convoy swiftly aligned with the pursuing operatives and engaged the hoodlums in a gun duel, forcing the criminals to desert the snatched white Mercedes-Benz SUV and flee the scene below excessive stress.
in the meantime, one police operative who sustained a minor gunshot injury is solid and presently receiving remedy at a medical facility.
preliminary facts indicates that the officers inside the convoy are attached to Senator Chris Ngige, former Governor of Anambra state and previous Minister of Labour and Employment.
The recovered vehicle has been secured and brought into police custody for in addition research, as operatives accentuate a coordinated nation-wide manhunt for the fleeing armed hoodlums.” he said
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