The convoy of a former governor of Anambra State, Dr Chris Ngige on Wednesday came under attack along the Nkpor – Nnobi Road, Idemili North Local Government Area of the state.
Fred Chukwuelobe, Ngige’s media aide who revealed this on Thursday, said the former governor was not in the convoy as at the time the attack occurred but a policeman in the pilot car was shot and his gun and uniform taken away by the suspected assailants who were dressed in police and army uniforms.
“Unfortunately, a lady who was recording the shooting was fatally shot by the gunmen. A shop owner who raced to find out what was happening was also shot, but he only lost a lot of blood and will be operated upon soon to remove the bullets. He is expected to make full recovery. The pilot car was riddled with bullets”, he said.
Chukwuelobe further revealed that no policeman was killed and the escort leader who was shot has been operated upon and is expected to make full recovery. “The shop owner was lucky as the bullets didn’t lodge in his spine.
“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”he said.
The police in Anambra State is yet to officially issue a statement on the incident.