US EditionNigeria: Otti's Convoy Not Attacked By Gunmen
The advance team of three members from Abia State Governor's office was attacked by unidentified gunmen near Sam Mbakwe Airport with no casualties reported.
- In the early hours of December 2, an advance team of three members from the Office of the Executive Governor of Abia State was attacked while on duty to Sam Mbakwe Airport, Imo State.
- In a statement on Tuesday, Ukoha Njoku, Chief Press Secretary to Governor Alex Otti, clarified that reports of an attack on the governor's convoy were incorrect.
- Between Umuowa and Ihitte junctions, Imo State, an advance team departed Government House, Umuahia, and was attacked shortly before the Sam Mbakwe Airport Junction, Owerri, Imo State.
- Njoku added in the statement that `The general public is hereby informed that the convoy of Governor Otti was not involved in this attack, and no lives were lost during the unfortunate incident.`
- After conflicting reports circulated, the press office repeatedly corrected the record by clarifying that Governor Alex Chioma Otti's convoy was not attacked, while confirming the advance team faced an assault.
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No Attack On Otti's Convoy – Aide
Chief press secretary (CPS) to Abia State governor, Ukoha Njoku Ukoha, has denied that Governor Alex Otti’s convoy was attacked in the early hours of yesterday in Imo State. In a statement made available to journalists, Njoku said the clarification followed reports that the convoy was attacked on the Umuowa–Ihite axis in that state. He said it was the advance team from the office of the governor came under attack on the route. “The three-member …
Gunmen Attack Advance Team of Abia Governor in Imo, No Casualties Reported
Three officials from the office of Abia State Governor Alex Otti were attacked by unidentified gunmen on Tuesday while on duty in Owerri, Imo State, authorities have confirmed. The attack occurred along the road between Umuowa and Ihite junction, just a few kilometres from Sam Mbakwe Airport, where the team had been deployed ahead of the governor’s visit. According to reports, the assailants, believed to be fleeing gunmen, opened fire on the veh…
Governor Otti’s advance team attacked in Imo State
Abia State Government has debunked viral claims that Governor Alex Otti’s motorcade came under attack, clarifying that the incident involved only a small advance team heading to the airport. Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Ukoha Ukoha, set the record straight in a statement released in Umuahia on Tuesday. He The post Governor Otti’s advance team attacked in Imo State appeared first on National Accord Newspaper.
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