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Updated: Gunmen attack ex-CBN gov, Soludo, in Anambra, three cops killed

Former Central Bank Governor, Professor Charles Soludo, was on Wednesday attacked by unknown gunmen in Anambra State.

His media aide, Christian Aburine, who revealed this in a statement said the former CBN chief was attacked in his home community, Isuofia, while having an interactive session with some members of the community.

Soludo has thrown his hat into the November 6, 2021 governorship election ring and is touted to be a strong candidate in the race.

It is however not clear whether the attack was connected to his political ambition.

Also, Commissioner for Public Utilities, Emeka Ezenwanne, was reportedly kidnapped by the gunmen.

Anambra State Commissioner of Police, Mr Sunday Kuryas, confirmed the attack.

The State Police PRO, DSP Ikenga Tochukwu, also confirmed the incident, but said that he was still gathering the details.

In an interview on Wednesday evening in Awka, Tochikwu however said he was not sure of the killings.

“I can confirm that there was a gathering in Isuofia community where Prof. Soludo and other personalities gathered for a meeting on Wednesday, March 31, 2021.

“For now, we can only speak of the gun shots, but other details especially on whether there was causalities or not will be when we get more facts,” he said.

 

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