From Stanley Uzoaru, Owerri
The ward chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ogbaku ,Mbaitoli Local Government Area of Imo State, Charles Oke has been reportedly shot by gunmen.
A source from the community said that Oke was shot at his country home at the weekend at about 9 pm by the gunmen who were said to have gained access into his compound while he was sway.
The source said ” the PDP chairman was shot in his house by gunmen who were waiting for him in his compound. He was returning home when the gunmen who were already waiting for him in his compound attacked him.
“He raised the alarm and tried running into his house but he was shot on one of his legs. The attackers later jumped the fence and ran away immediately.”
Oke according to the source survived the attack but with a bullet wound and has been rushed to a hospital close to his area where he is he receiving treatment.
When contacted, the spokesperson for the police,Henry Okoye confirmed the incident but however said that the police is already on top of the situation.