Police authorities in Anambra State on Wednesday evening reassured that the former governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Charles Soludo, is safe and sound.
This was confirmed by the State Commissioner of Police, Monday Kuryas.
The Anambra guber aspirant was attacked during a rally in Isuofia community in Aguata Local Government Area of the state when unknown assailants stormed the venue, shooting sporadically and killing three orderlies in the process.
However, in an interview with Channels TV, Kuryas disclosed that Soludo is safe.
He also confirmed that nothing has been heard concerning the state Commissioner for Public Utilities, Emeka Ezenwanne, who was abducted by the gunmen.
”The former CBN governor was holding a townhall meeting with the youths of his community called Isuofia in Aguata local government area of the state.
“Suddenly, unknown gunmen attacked my men that were providing security for him. In the exchange of fire, three of my men were killed but the Professor is safe.
“However, the Commisioner for Public Utilities, Engr Emeka Ezenwanne, was abducted in the process and my men are on the heels of the abductors,” he said
