Tension Erupts As Gunmen Attack Commissioner's Convoy in LP State

• Unknown gunmen have attacked the convoy of Abia state's commissioner for trade, commerce and industry during an official tour
• During the attack, the assailants killed two police officers and set ablaze a government vehicle on Tuesday evening
• The commissioner of police in the state called for calm and cooperation with residents in providing any adequate information that could lead to the whereabouts of the assailants

Umuahia, Abua - There is tension in Abia State as some suspected gunmen unleash mayhem on the state's commissioner for trade, commerce and industry while he was on an official tour on Tuesday, July 25.

According to Channels TV, the tragic incident happened around 4pm and led to the death of two police officers and a government vehicle set ablaze.

How gunmen attack Abia's commissioner's convoy

The convoy was on its way to the Ekoha shopping plaza on a familiarisation tour when the fire was opened on them.

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A police constable, who was attached to the convoy, was fatally shot during the attack. Unfortunately, another police inspector in the area for another assignment lost his life.

To add to the loss of lives, the assailants set the vehicles from the state's Ministry of Trade, Commerce and Investment on fire.

What police say about the attack on Abia's convoy

The state's commissioner of police said a thorough investigation was underway while assuring the public that the culprit would be brought to book. The police boss condemned the violent incident and called for calmness and cooperation from the crowd.

Speaking on behalf of the commissioner, ASP Maureen Chioma Chinaka noted that any information could be important in apprehending the culprits responsible for the incident.

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The police authority expressed its commitment to justice and victory of good over evil, stressing that the community and law enforcement agencies can unite against the senseless killing in the region.

Abia is the only state under the country of the Labour Party with Governor Alex Otti.

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Legit.ng earlier reported that on Monday, May 29, Nigeria experienced a significant transition in its political sphere as there was a transmission of power from one government to another, at the federal and state levels.

While President Bola Tinubu seemed to have kept his promise to hit the ground running on getting to the office as he announced the removal of fuel subsidies, which has plunged the country into another dilemma.

Similarly, some newly sworn-in governors appear to have followed his footsteps.

Source: Legit.ng