Anthony Iwuoma
Barely 24 hours after meeting President Muhammadu Buhari and blamed disgruntled politicians for insecurity in Nigerian. unidentified gunmen on Saturday invaded Governor Hope Uzodinma’s country home in Omuma, Oru East Local Government Area of Imo State.
Two security personnel on duty at the time of the attack were killed by the hoodlums, who also reportedly burnt part of the building and vehicles parked inside the compound.
The state’s Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Declan Emelumba, confirmed the incident, adding that the security personnel were able to repel the attack.
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In a statement, the commissioner said: “Gallant security operatives this morning repelled an attack on the Omuma country home of the Governor of Imo State, Sen. Hope Uzodimma.
“At about 9 am today, Saturday, April 24th, a group of hoodlums numbering about 15 driving in a motorcade of three vehicles accompanied by a tipper loaded with used tyres, stormed the country home of the governor in Omuma, Oru East LGA and attempted to burn down the house.
“However, vigilant security operatives attached to the governor’s house successfully repelled the attack and consequently minimised the damage they had planned to unleash.
“In the crossfire that ensued, a few casualties were recorded. Preliminary investigation suggests that the foiled attack may have been politically sponsored.
“The government has directed the relevant security agencies to expedite investigation on the incident and promptly apprehend the sponsors and their agents and bring them to justice.”
