Ifeanyi Ubah escapes, Orderlies, aides gunned down in Anambra

The convoy of Senator Ifeanyi Ubah came under attack at Enugwu-Ukwu community in Njikoka Local Government Area of Anambra State on Sunday.

Some policemen and aides of the lawmaker representing Anambra South Senatorial District were killed in the incident.

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At least four of the persons killed were seen in a video of the incident widely circulated on social media.

Details of the incident were sketchy at the time of this report, but Iyke Orji, a social media user, who shared bits of information of the attack wrote, “Sen Ifeanyi Ubah was attacked today by hired killers in Enugwu Ukwu. It was a calculated attempt. It wasn’t an impromptu stuff. Information was gathered about the time of movement and takeoff. The policemen were about four in number and they were attacked. All their arms were collected. The boys that spearheaded that attack were about nine in number.”

Spokesperson of the state police command, DSP Toochukwu Ikenga, confirmed the incident, but said the casualty figure was unknown.

He said, “The Commissioner of Police Anambra State Command, CP Echeng Echeng, has today(Sunday), led police operatives to the scene where sporadic shootings took place in Enug-Ukwu.

“Though the details of the incident are still sketchy, operatives are on the ground there as operations are going on and the situation is being monitored. Further details shall be communicated please.”