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From Stanley Uzoaru, Owerri
Gunmen have reportedly attacked the advance team of Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, near Sam Mbakwe Airport on Tuesday morning.
A source who narrated the incident to our correspondent said the attack occurred between Umuowa and Ihite junction, a short distance from the airport, while the team was travelling on official duty.
According to the source, the attackers, suspected to be fleeing gunmen, opened fire on the vehicle conveying the aides as they approached the airport.
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Meanwhile, Otti’s Chief Press Secretary, Njoku Ukoha, confirmed the attack in a statement, emphasising that the affected officials were part of an advance team and not the governor’s convoy.
He said, “In the early hours of today, December 2, an advance team of three members from the Office of the Executive Governor of Abia State, His Excellency Dr Alex Chioma Otti, on duty to Sam Mbakwe Airport, Imo State, was attacked by unidentified gunmen. The incident occurred between Umuowa and Ihite junction, shortly before the Sam Mbakwe Airport Junction in Imo State.
“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,” Ukoha said.
