Unknown Gunmen Attack, Shoot At Gov Alex Otti’s Aide (Photos)

•Unknown Gunmen Attack, Shoot At Gov Alex Otti’s Aide.
• Chukwumerije and three others escaped without injury.
• His brother praised his values, blamed politics for rising risks.

An aide to Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, Mr. Chaka Chukwumerije, narrowly escaped death on Sunday after his vehicle came under heavy gunfire from unknown assailants in Umuahia.

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EKO HOT BLOG reports that the incident was confirmed by his brother, renowned poet and public commentator, Dike Chukwumerije, in a statement released Monday. He said the attack occurred while the Commissioner was returning from Okigwe to Umuahia.

“He was on his way from Okigwe to Umuahia when the car behind him opened fire. It was not his time to die. So, he and the three others with him escaped unscathed, even though the car was riddled with bullets,” Dike stated.

Chukwumerije, who has served in Governor Otti’s cabinet for the past two years, was praised by his brother for his integrity, loyalty, and devotion to public service. He described him as a man who has supported Otti since 2015, pouring his time and resources into each election campaign.

“Even when they were rigged out, he came home and licked his wounds with quiet dignity,” Dike wrote, commending his brother for always upholding values that aligned with the family’s principles.

Reflecting on the governor’s performance, Dike expressed satisfaction with the transformation in Abia State, saying, “In two years, Abia has turned around… I am proud to be Abian.”

Unknown Gunmen Shoot At Gov Alex Otti

He lamented the threats faced by upright public servants, noting that Nigeria’s political system often favours mediocrity while putting principled individuals in harm’s way.

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