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The Digest:

An advance team for Abia State Governor Alex Otti came under fire from unidentified gunmen near Owerri's airport, in an attack that highlights the persistent security threats facing public officials and citizens alike.

Key Points:
  • The attack occurred in the early hours of Tuesday, December 2nd, between Umuowa and Ihite junction near Sam Mbakwe Airport.
  • Three officials from the Governor's office were targeted while on duty ahead of a planned arrival.
  • Governor Alex Otti was not present during the incident and was unharmed.
  • No casualties were reported from the attack on the advance team vehicle.
  • The gunmen, described as "unidentified" and "fleeing," opened fire on the officials' vehicle.
  • The Governor's Chief Press Secretary, Njoku Ukoha, confirmed the details in an official statement.
  • The incident underscores the volatile security situation in the region, even in areas close to major infrastructure.
While the governor was spared, the assault on his staff marks another dangerous eruption of violence on a political corridor, reflecting the precarious security environment that frames governance and travel in the region.

Sources: The Cable, Punch Newspaper