Gunmen Attack Chris Ngige’s Convoy, Kill Woman, Injure Policeman in Anambra

By Praise Chinecherem

Convoy of former Minister of Employment, Dr. Chris Ngige was on Thursday attacked along the Nkpor–Nnobi Road in Idemili North Local Government Area of Anambra state.

Ngige’s former media aide, Sir Fred Chukwuelobe who confirmed this in a statement said the former governor of the state was not in the convoy at the time of the attack.

He however said a policeman in the pilot car was shot, and his gun and uniform taken by suspected assailants reportedly dressed in police and army uniforms.

Our correspondent learnt that a woman, recording the incident on her phone was fatally shot by the gunmen.

“A shop owner who ran to the scene to investigate was also shot; he lost significant blood but is expected to undergo surgery soon to remove the bullets.

“He is currently in stable condition and expected to make a full recovery. The pilot car was riddled with bullets.

“No police officers were killed. The escort leader who was shot has already undergone surgery and is expected to recover fully.

“The shop owner was fortunate, as none of the bullets lodged in his spine,” a source said.

According to Chukwuelobe, ” I spoke with His Excellency, Dr. Ngige, who confirmed the attack and assured that all necessary measures are being taken to ensure adequate medical care for the injured.

“He also extended condolences to the family of the woman who was killed while recording the attack.”

The State Police Command is yet to issue an official statement on the incident as at press time.