Police launch manhunt for attackers of Ebonyi APGA guber candidate
The police command in Ebonyi has launched an investigation to fish out the perpetrators of the attack on Bernard Odoh, the gubernatorial candidate of the All Progressive Grand Alliance (APGA) in the state.
This is contained in a statement in Abakaliki on Saturday by the command’s Public Relations Officer (PPRO), Chris Anyanwu.
“On February 2, at about 10:08 p.m., yet to be identified armed men ambushed and shot sporadically at the convoy of the Ebonyi State governorship candidate of the All Progressive Grand Alliance (APGA), Prof. Bernard Odoh.”
He stated that Mr Odoh was ambushed while returning to Abakaliki after the party’s campaign outing.
“The unfortunate incident took place at the Rest House axis within Okpoto in the Ishielu Local Government Area of the state and left one of the drivers and an SPU personnel wounded with bullet injuries.
“One Toyota Hilux van was burnt to ashes while another of the convoy vehicles was equally damaged,” Mr Anyanwu said.
The police spokesperson said the governorship candidate and other dignitaries escaped unhurt.
“On getting the sad news, the police command rose to the occasion and mobilised tactical teams to assist the Ishielu Divisional Police team in a hot chase of the hoodlums.
“The command has activated an intelligence-led investigation, headed by the Deputy Commissioner of Police in charge of the State Criminal Investigation/Intelligence Department (SCIID) to fish out the perpetrators of the dastardly act,” he added.
(NAN)
We have recently deactivated our website's comment provider in favour of other channels of distribution and commentary. We encourage you to join the conversation on our stories via our Facebook, Twitter and other social media pages.
More from Peoples Gazette
Politics
Buhari formally endorses Tinubu, describes him as tested, trusted successor
The president asked the supporters to “come out en masse and vote for the Tinubu/Shettima ticket on February 25 and you’ll never regret doing so.”
States
Mock Accreditation: BVAS functioning well in Edo, says INEC
The mock accreditation took place in six local government areas and 12 polling units across the state.
Anti-Corruption
New Naira: ICPC arrests Stanbic Bank manager for sabotage
The arrest followed the hoarding of new naira notes by the Deidei branch of the bank in Abuja, a move deemed a deliberate attempt to sabotage the nation’s economy.
NationWide
Buhari confers 115 foreign officers with Ambassador-in-situ
The conferment was for the foreign officers contributions to the country’s development and economy.
States
Naira Swap: Police vow to nab hoodlums planning to attack banks in Kwara
The Commissioner of Police in Kwara has ordered aggressive patrols of banks and other financial facilities across the state.
Economy
Economic activity in Nigeria mostly informal; CBN naira chaos inhumane: Osinbajo
“Parents with kids in public schools give money daily to their children for lunch, most commerce is informal, so you need cash for most things,” he said.
