November 27, (THEWILL) — A police officer and a civilian were injured on Thursday, after gunmen attacked the convoy of former Governor of Anambra State, Dr Chris Ngige, along the Nkpor–Nnobi Road in Idemili North Local Government Area.
The incident was confirmed in a statement issued by his media aide, Fred Chukwuelobe. He disclosed that the former governor was not in the convoy when the assailants struck.
The attackers, reportedly dressed in police and army uniforms, opened fire on the pilot vehicle.
According to the statement, the policeman in the pilot car sustained gunshot wounds, while the attackers made away with his gun and uniform. The pilot vehicle was riddled with bullets during the assault.
A woman who was recording the scene was tragically shot dead by the gunmen.
“I just got off the phone with His Excellency, and he confirmed the development, promising to do all he can to ensure that those injured receive adequate treatment. He also commiserated with the family of the unfortunate lady who was killed while videoing the scene”, Chukwuelobe said.
“A shop owner who ran out to see what was happening was also shot. He reportedly lost a significant amount of blood and is scheduled for surgery to remove bullets, but doctors expect him to make a full recovery. The injured escort leader has also undergone surgery and is responding well”, he added.
Chukwuelobe clarified that, contrary to initial speculation, no police officer was killed in the attack.
As of press time, the Anambra State Police Command has yet to release an official statement on the incident.
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