Gunmen attack Soludo, kill 3 police officers

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An interactive session between the former governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Chukwuma Soludo and Isuofia youths was disrupted by gunmen on Wednesday.

Soludo is an aspirant under the All Progressive Grand Alliance (APGA), in the November 6 governorship election.

It was gathered that three policemen were shot dead during the evening attack and many other supporters missing.

The National Secretary of All Soludo support groups and the Convener of Youths Earnestly Seek Soludo (YEES), Dr. Nelson Obinna Omenugha, who confirmed the attacks said there was a serious stampede in Afuzo area of Isuofia which is in Aguata.

He said that three of Soludo’s security details were killed.

He also said the state Commissioner for Public Utilities, Engineer Emeka Ezenwanne, was also taken away by the men of the underworld.

He condoles with the families of the lost ones and asked God to grand their soul internal rest.

Soludo, who is from Isuofia and a leading aspirant in the November 6 governorship election in the state, is said to be safe. As of press time, his whereabouts remain unknown.