In the early hours of Tuesday, December 2, an advance team from the Office of the Executive Governor of Abia State, Dr. Alex Chioma Otti, was attacked by unidentified gunmen while on duty near Sam Mbakwe Airport in Imo State.
The incident occurred between Umuowa and Ihite junction, shortly before the Sam Mbakwe Airport junction. Authorities confirmed that the convoy of Governor Otti was not involved in the attack, and no lives were lost.
The Chief Press Secretary to Governor Otti, Njoku Ukoha, assured the public that the governor and his convoy were safe, emphasising that the incident affected only the advance team. The matter is under investigation, with security agencies expected to intensify efforts to apprehend the attackers.
The statement was released by the Governor’s office to reassure the public and clarify the situation.
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