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An unidentified woman was killed after she began recording an assault on the convoy of former Anambra Governor Chris Ngige.
The ambush happened on Wednesday (the incident was reported on Thursday) along the Nkpor‑Nnobi Road in Idemili North Local Government Area of Anambra State.
Fred Chukwulobe, former press secretary to the ex‑Minister of Labour, said Ngige was not in the convoy when the gunmen struck. “The suspected assailants were dressed in police and army uniforms,” he explained, adding that a policeman in the pilot car was shot and his gun and uniform were taken.
Join our WhatsApp ChannelChukwulobe continued:
“Unfortunately, a lady who was recording the shooting was fatally shot by the gunmen. 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 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 expected to make full recovery. The shop owner was lucky as the bullets didn’t lodge in his spine.”
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He said he had just spoken with Ngige, who confirmed the attack and promised that all injured victims would receive adequate medical care. “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,” Chukwulobe added.
The Anambra State Police have yet to issue an official statement on the incident.
The attack has once again highlighted the growing insecurity on major highways in the South‑East region, with armed groups often disguising themselves in security uniforms to carry out deadly assaults.
