Abia Police Confirm Attack On National Assembly Member, Ginger Onwusibe‘s Convoy

Abia Police Confirm Attack On National Assembly Member, Ginger Onwusibe‘s Convoy

Abia State police order has affirmed assault on the caravan of the individual from the Place of Agents addressing the Nsiala-Ngwa North/South supporters, Hon. Ginger Onwusibe in which one police officer was killed while one more gotten away, ABN television reports.

The order said the police officers in Hilux van had before dropped off the administrator in Umuahia yet trapped on their way returning home.

In an explanation made accessible to ABN television on Monday endorsed by the representative of Abia State Police Order, ASP Maureen C Chinaka, she said endeavors are progressing to find and capture the escaping attackers.

Describing how the episode occurred, she said, “On 17/11/2024, at around 20:30hrs, two cops, from the Unique Security Unit (SPU) Base 4, Makurdi Examiner Dunna Jatau and Controller Bala Mohammed relegated to Good Ginger Onwusibe, an individual from the Place of Delegates addressing the Nsiala-Ngwa North/South voting demographic, were trapped by equipped attackers while on true obligation in Umuahia.

“The officials were in a Police Toyota Hilux vehicle in the wake of going with and dropping off the Good in Umuahia. On their way, close to Umuahia South Nearby Government Region Secretariat in Ubakala, their vehicle was caught by equipped men wearing dark clothing, working in a Toyota Corolla with colored windows. The attackers obstructed the way of the police vehicle and started shooting. Unfortunately, Insp. Bala Mohammed supported numerous shot injuries and passed on at the scene. Insp Dunna Jatau and the driver got away from the assault.

“The region was quickly brushed by officials of the order as thorough hunt activity was sent off to find the aggressors. Strategic groups have been sent to find the escaping suspects. Examination concerning the occurrence is continuous.

“The Abia State Police Order is focused on dealing with the culprits. We ask people in general to try to avoid panicking, remain security cognizant, approach their exercises, and report any dubious people or vehicles to the closest police headquarters.”