It was reported that the gunmen had laid ambush on the senator’s convoy spraying the convoy with bullets from all sides, which lead to the death of many of his aides, including five police officers and other injured.
Ubah was said to have managed to escape from the scene during the heavy gun-attack on his convoy.
“Some gunmen opened fire on vehicles and there was a shootout between the gunmen and the policemen in the convoy. I believe no fewer than five policemen were killed.”
A serving member of the National Assembly also confirmed the incident, saying, “He (Ubah) truly only escaped because of the bulletproof car.
“They killed his aides and police escort but number of casualties is still unknown. The gunmen were many and were shooting from both sides of the car.”
The state Police Public Relations Officer, Tochukwu Ikenga confirmed the incident, but could also not confirm the number of casualties.
He said the state police commissioner, CP Echeng Echeng had led operatives to the scene.
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