Anambra State’s former Governor Chris Ngige narrowly escaped death after his convoy was attacked on the Nkpor-Nnobi Road, Idemili North Local Government Area.
A lady, however, was shot dead while recording the shooting.
Breaking the news in a statement on Thursday, Ngige’s media aide, Fred Chukwuelobe, said although the former Governor was not in the convoy at the time the attack occurred, a policeman in the pilot car was shot and his gun and uniform taken away by the suspected assailants.
The attackers were reportedly dressed in police and army uniforms.
“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 a full recovery. The pilot car was riddled with bullets.
“No policeman was killed, and the escort leader who was shot has been operated upon and is also expected to fully recover. 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.”
