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Imo blames political detractors for attack on Uzodinma’s country home
Imo State Government on Saturday alleged that the attack on Governor Hope Uzodinma’s country home in Omuma in the Oru East Council may have been politically sponsored.
WuzupNigeria reported that at least two persons lost their lives in the attack that took place in the early hours of Saturday as the governors home was razed.
Confirming the attack in a statement on Saturday, the state Commissioner for information and Strategy, Declan Emelumba, disclosed that the attack was repelled by security operatives attached to the governor but a few causalities were recorded.
Emelumba revealed that the governor has however tasked security agencies to expedite investigations and bring the perpetrators, who are reportedly at large, to justice.
The statement read, “Gallant security operatives this morning repelled an attack on the Omuma country home of the governor of Imo State, Sen Hope Uzodimma.
“At about 9am 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.”
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