Fleeing gunmen on Monday attacked the convoy of former Imo State Governor Ikedi Ohakim, killing 4 of his cops.
Ohakim’s convoy was attacked at Oriagu in Ehime Mbano Native Authorities Space of the state on Monday evening.
Ohakim escaped by a whisker when his backup car was bombed, killing 4 cops in his convoy.
Our correspondent realized that Ohakim was with two of his youngsters and was coming back from a go to when the assailants attacked.
A supply near the previous governor disclosed that it took the braveness of the Ohakim driver to flee.
A supply mentioned: “His Excellency was the primary goal however his driver was good sufficient to beat them as they have been driving to dam him.
“Upset that their important goal escaped, they blocked his backup car and burned it. 4 cops with him have been burned.”
Our correspondent realized that reinforcements had arrived from Owerri, the state capital, and escorted him to his home.
Ohakim who spoke to our correspondent was sober.
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