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Police in Anambra speak on assassination attempt on Sen. Ifeanyi Ubah
Following the assassination attempt on the Senator representing Anambra South Senatorial District, Senator Ifeanyi Ubah, on Sunday evening by gunmen, the Anambra State Police Command has broken its silence while promising to arrest the perpetrators of the crime.
The convoy of the Senator was attacked in Enugwu Ukwu community, Njikoka Local Government Area of the state, and though he escaped unhurt, at least six people, including Ubah’s aides and policemen in the convoy were killed in the attack.
In a statement late on Sunday by the State Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), DSP Tochukwu Ikenga, who confirmed the incident, the Command said the Commissioner of Police, CP Echeng Echeng had already led operatives to the scene of the attack.
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“The Commissioner of Police, Anambra State Command, CP Echeng Echeng, has led operatives to the scene where sporadical shootings took place in Enugwu Ukwu.
“Though the details of the incident is still sketchy, operatives are on ground there as operations is going on and the situation is being monitored.
“Further details shall be communicated please,” the statement said.
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