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Gunmen attack Ngige convoy in Anambra, woman killed

Key Points

• Gunmen ambushed Ngige convoy near Umuoji, leaving people shot. Ngige says he was not in the convoy at the time.

• A woman filming the scene was fatally shot by attackers. A policeman in the pilot car was wounded and robbed.

• Police have launched a statewide manhunt for the suspects. Authorities say the wounded are stable and awaiting surgery.

Senator Chris Ngige confirmed that gunmen attacked his convoy on a busy Anambra road. He told reporters he was not in the convoy during the attack.

Several people were shot and injured when the vehicles returned from a workshop. A woman filming the scene was fatally shot, and a policeman was wounded. See Shehu urges Tinubu suspend project for other recent state politics.

Attack and casualties

The pilot car was riddled with bullets during the early afternoon ambush. Attackers wore police and army uniforms and took a policeman’s gun.

A woman filming the event died at the scene after being shot. A shop owner also suffered a severe wound and will have surgery.

The wounded escort leader had surgery and is expected to recover soon. The police say they have launched a statewide manhunt to find suspects. See Lagos reports 160,000 residents for unrelated recent state news.

Police response

Ngige told reporters he plans to return to Abuja after the attack. “I was not in the convoy. I’m still alive and well.”

Anambra police say they have opened an investigation and are searching statewide. Local hospitals say the wounded are stable and expected to recover.

Witnesses described hearing sustained gunfire and seeing people run for cover. The road is a busy link between Nkpor and Alor, residents say.

Anambra has seen several attacks on convoys this year, raising security fears. Police have urged calm while they hunt the attackers and gather evidence.

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