Attack on Ifeanyi Ubah: Atiku, Sani, Sowore react

A presidential aspirant in the 2019 election, Omoyele Sowore has said those who murdered the security aides of Senator Ifeanyi Ubah must be brought to book.

This is following the murder of an unspecified number of police operatives attached to the lawmaker at Enugwu-Ukwu community in Njikoka Local Government Area, Anambra State, by unidentified gunmen during an attack on the convoy of Senator Ubah.

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Sources said the gunmen opened fire on the convoy, and police operatives in convoy responded. The gunmen may have been after the senator, but there is no evidence to prove this.

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Senator Ifeanyi Ubah’s convoy ambushed by Unknown gunmen at Nkwo Enthe ugu Ukwu.

Some of aides were killed, including some police officers.
The senator was able to bulletproof his bulletproof car.

ME: See it….the monsters their leaders created. pic.twitter.com/uophLPKzbD

— CBN Gov Akinsola Akin🇳🇬 (@cbngov_akin1) September 11, 2022

According to sources, information was gathered about the time of movement and takeoff. The policemen, who were about four in number were attacked and all their arms were collected.

The source further revealed that those that spearheaded that attack were about nine in number.

Confirming the incident, the spokesperson of the state police command, DSP Tochukwu Ikenga insisted that the casualty figure remained unknown.

“Yes, there was an attack at Enugwu-Ukwu today, but the casualty figure is not clear. As I speak to you, the CP has personally led a team of men to the scene, and normalcy has been restored.”

Sowore, who described the attack as despicable said the gunmen must face the law.

“Attack on the convoy of Senator Ifeanyi Uba and the murder of his security detail is despicable. Assassins/assailants must be fished out and prosecuted,” he wrote.

Just this Sunday Night 😭😭. 4 Policemen with Senator Ifeanyi Uba are down in Enugu-Ukwu, Anambra state. Their weapons carted away. 6 people are reportedly shot dead. The Senator narrowly escaped. pic.twitter.com/SCfTpOeFWW

— Michael Zucci. 𓃵 (@MichaelOkwegba) September 11, 2022

We have a lot to do on security – Atiku

The presidential candidate of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar has said there are lot of works to be done in restoring security.

The attack on the convoy of Senator @Dr_IfeanyiUbah stands condemned. My condolences go to the families of those injured and killed in the attack. I share my sympathy with the Distinguished Senator. May the souls of the departed Rest In Peace.

— Atiku Abubakar (@atiku) September 11, 2022

We’ve got work to do to ensure that safety and security returns to our dear country. -AA

— Atiku Abubakar (@atiku) September 11, 2022

Also reacting, former lawmaker, Senator Shehu Sani described it as tragic and unfortunate.

The deadly attack on Senator Ifeanyi Ubah and the killing of his aides is unfortunate,tragic and condemnable.

— Senator Shehu Sani (@ShehuSani) September 11, 2022

Ubah was elected to represent representing Anambra South Senatorial District in the red chamber during the 2019 election.