Last night, a convoy believed to be associated with Chief Chris Uba, a prominent figure in Anambra politics, came under attack by unidentified gunmen.
According to a source speaking to DAILY POST, the convoy’s vehicles were heavily fired upon, resulting in the tragic death of two police officers who were part of Uba’s security detail. Additionally, another political figure, Mr. Val Ozigbo, narrowly escaped harm during the attack.
The source recounted, “We witnessed the alarming incident where Chris Uba’s convoy encountered armed individuals stationed at UGA junction, triggering a shootout. While Uba managed to escape, shielded by a bulletproof vehicle, the policemen accompanying him lost their lives.”
“Val Ozigbo, returning from Owerri with family members, noticed a convoy aggressively advancing towards his own. He immediately instructed his driver to yield, allowing the other convoy to pass. Shortly after overtaking Ozigbo’s convoy, the gunmen at UGA junction unleashed gunfire, claiming the lives of two policemen. Ozigbo parked during the chaos and later learned that the targeted convoy belonged to Uba.”
Reports suggest the assailants’ aim was to abduct the politician. Although several individuals sustained injuries, it remains unclear if anyone was kidnapped.
In response to the incident, the state police command, through its spokesperson DSP Tochukwu Ikenga, issued a statement indicating a thorough pursuit for the attackers.
The statement read, “The Anambra State Police Command has launched an extensive search for armed insurgents who infiltrated from a neighboring state, resulting in the tragic deaths of two Police Personnel on December 28, 2023, at approximately 6:30 p.m.”
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“These assailants, disguised in military attire and apparently on a kidnapping mission, opened fire upon encountering two armed Police officers approaching their direction. Subsequent exchange of gunfire prompted the bandits to flee, mindful of the multitude of motorists caught in traffic.”
“Prompt response by a police-led mobile Forward Operating Base led to the recovery of a Lexus SUV used by the attackers, alongside the defusal of an improvised explosive device found in the vehicle. Additionally, an AK-47 rifle belonging to one of the slain officers was recovered.”
“Commending the relentless efforts of officers during the Christmas period, Commissioner of Police, CP Aderemi Adeoye, acknowledged the sacrifice of the Enugu State Command officers and offered condolences to their families. He reassured the commitment to apprehend the perpetrators, emphasizing the use of technology in the pursuit.”
“He urged all officers within the Anambra State Police Command to remain vigilant, drawing inspiration from their colleagues’ bravery and emphasizing that the sacrifice made will not be in vain. Efforts continue to track down those responsible for the attack on police personnel.”
