Attack On Uzodinma’s Residence Politically Motivated

• The attackers were 15 hoodlums who arrived in three vehicles accompanied by a tipper loaded with tyres.

The attack on the country home of Hope Uzodinma, governor of the state, has political undertone, Imo state government has said

Uzodinma’s country home came under attack on Saturday with gunmen setting ablaze a part of the house and killing two security guards on duty.

Reacting to the development, Declan Emelumba, the state commissioner for information and strategy, said preliminary investigation indicated that the attack may have been politically inclined.

He noted that the bravery of the security officers, who engaged the assailants, helped reduce the damage incurred.

Emelumba added that the government has ordered swift investigation into the matter and the arrest of the assailants and sponsors.

“Gallant security operatives this morning repelled an attack on the Omuma country home of the governor of Imo State, Sen Hope Uzodimma,” he said.

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“At about 9am today, Saturday, April 24th, a group of hoodlums numbering about 15 driving in a motorcade of three vehicles accompanied by a tipper loaded with used tyres, stormed the country home of the governor in Omuma, Oru East LGA and attempted to burn down the house.

“However, vigilant security operatives attached to the Governor’s house successfully repelled the attack and consequently minimised the damage they had planned to unleash.

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“In the crossfire that ensued a few casualties were recorded. Preliminary investigation suggests that the foiled attack may have been politically sponsored.

“The government has directed the relevant security agencies to expedite investigation on the incident and promptly apprehend the sponsors and their agents and bring them to justice.”