A yet-to-be-identified woman has been confirmed dead after gunmen attacked the convoy of former Anambra State Governor and ex-Minister of Labour, Dr. Chris Ngige.
According to a statement issued by Ngige’s former spokesman, Fred Chukwulobe, the attack occurred on Wednesday along the Nkpor–Nnobi Road in Idemili North Local Government Area of Anambra State. Although Ngige was not in the convoy at the time, the assailants—reportedly dressed in police and army uniforms—opened fire on the pilot vehicle.
A policeman in the vehicle was shot, and his rifle and uniform were taken by the attackers. The pilot car was also riddled with bullets.
He said the “suspected assailants” were dressed in police and army uniforms.
He added: “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.
“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.
“The police in Anambra State is yet to officially issue a statement on the incident.”
