Peter Obi visits Ngige after convoy attack, mourns woman killed
Key Points
- Peter Obi visited Sen. Chris Ngige in Alor today. He said he was grateful that Ngige survived the attack.
- The convoy attack killed an unnamed woman, police confirm. A police orderly was also injured in the assault.
- Obi urged better security from government at all levels. He called for citizens to cooperate with police and leaders.
Peter Obi (Peter Gregory Obi) visited Sen. Chris Ngige (Christopher Nwabueze Ngige) in Alor today. He returned from abroad after hearing of the convoy attack against Ngige.
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Ngige confirmed gunmen attacked the convoy, and a woman died. Read more details in the Ngige convoy attack report on ValidUpdates.
Obi’s visit and security call
Obi said the attack was painful and it was wholly unacceptable. He prayed for the woman’s family and for calm across Nigeria.
The state police say they have launched a coordinated manhunt for attackers. Officials say the pilot car officer was wounded and is recovering.
Obi urged more coordinated action from government and citizens to curb violence. See a separate report on celebrity custody in the Shayla Gibson custody update on ValidUpdates.
Obi offered prayers for the woman and urged leaders to protect citizens. He thanked God for Ngige’s safety and asked for swift answers.
The attack underscores a rising insecurity crisis that worries many Nigerians. Obi said no Nigerian should live in fear or be unsafe.
Police across the state say they are working to find the attackers. Obi asked governors and security chiefs to improve road safety measures.
Obi offered private condolence to the family of the woman killed. He urged citizens to report threats and to cooperate with police.
Ngige thanked Obi for the visit and for the prayers. The police say investigations and a manhunt are ongoing across the state.
Some reports say attackers wore police or army uniforms during the assault. They reportedly seized a rifle and took an officer’s uniform from the scene.
Witnesses told journalists they saw chaos on the busy Nkpor–Nnobi Road. One bystander said bullets hit nearby shops and frightened passersby.
The attack renews calls for better protection on state highways and routes. Community leaders and residents demand faster security responses and patrols.
Obi left Alor after the visit with a plea for urgent action. He said Nigeria’s leaders must act now to stop future loss.
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