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Anambra: Gunmen Attack APGA Rally, Hold Governor Obiano’s Convoy

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Gunmen Attack APGA Rally

Unidentified gunmen on Tuesday attacked Odoata Central Faculty in Ihiala, Ihiala Native Authorities Space of Anambra State, the place the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) was scheduled to carry its rally.

It was gathered that APGA was making ready to carry a political rally within the space when the gunmen visited, on the similar time the governor’s convoy was arriving, whereas the gunmen engaged the safety operatives within the governor’s convoy.

“The governor’s convoy was held for about one hour, whereas gunshots have been ratcheting all over the place within the space,” a supply stated.

In the meantime, DSP Toochukwu Ikenganyia, the Anambra State Police Command’s Public Relations Officer confirmed that there was an assault in Ihiala.

He stated: “The assault occurred at Odoata Central faculty, beside St Martins Church, Ihiala. It occurred at about 9:30am.

“We recovered one AK-47 rifle, two magazines with 30 rounds of ammunition and a Toyota Hilux car from the attackers.

“The Police and army are presently on floor now whereas mop up operations are ongoing. Normalcy has since returned to the world,” PPRO Ikenga stated.

When the Anambra State Commissioner for Data, Mr C. Don Adinuba, was contacted, he confirmed the report, however refused to speak in regards to the assault on the governor.

He stated: “A mixed workforce of policemen and troopers this afternoon repelled an assault by unknown gunmen at Odoata Major Faculty, Ihiala, the place the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) was scheduled to prepare a marketing campaign rally for the November 6 gubernatorial election in Anambra State.

“The gunmen got here on varied bikes and in three automobiles, particularly, a Toyota Lexus 350 ES with registration quantity EKY 765 EX, Toyota RAV4 with quantity JJJ 434FP and a Ford van whose quantity couldn’t ascertained on the time of this report as a result of it caught fireplace through the change of bullets between the gunmen and security forces.

“The gunmen, unable to resist the superior fireplace energy of the troopers and law enforcement officials, shortly bumped into the big premises of Our Girl of Lourdes Hospital which is straight reverse the marketing campaign floor.

“They suffered critical accidents, regardless that they managed to shoot a gallant soldier”, in response to a watch witness who didn’t need his identify disclosed within the media for concern of his security,” Adinuba stated.

Gunmen Attack APGA Rally

Gunmen Assault APGA Rally

Gunmen Assault APGA Rally

Gunmen Assault APGA Rally