VIDEO: Four Killed, Several Injured as Gunmen Attack Soludo Aide’s Convoy

VIDEO: Four Killed, Several Injured as Gunmen Attack Soludo Aide’s Convoy

The Chief of Staff to Anambra State Governor Chukwuma Soludo, Ben Nwankwo, narrowly escaped death after suspected gunmen launched a deadly attack on his convoy along the Amansea–Ndiukwuenu–Awa–Ufuma Road in Orumba North Local Government Area of Anambra State, leaving four people dead and several others injured.

The attack occurred on Sunday night between 8:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m. as Nwankwo was returning to Awka after representing Governor Chukwuma Soludo at an official engagement. According to reports, the gunmen had reportedly laid an ambush in nearby bushes before opening heavy fire on the convoy and other road users travelling along the route.

The sudden attack triggered a fierce gun battle between the assailants and security operatives attached to the governor’s aide. Despite the intensity of the exchange, Nwankwo escaped unhurt, while members of his entourage suffered casualties.

Authorities confirmed that two police officers attached to the convoy and two civilian aides lost their lives during the attack. Several others sustained varying degrees of injuries and were rushed to medical facilities for treatment.

Videos circulating on social media showed a police patrol vehicle riddled with bullets and scenes of chaos following the attack. Residents of nearby communities reportedly fled for safety as prolonged gunfire echoed across the area, causing widespread panic.

The incident has sparked fresh concerns over security in parts of Anambra State, particularly along strategic roads connecting communities in the state. Security experts say the attack highlights the growing sophistication of criminal gangs operating in the region.

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Reacting to the incident, the Anambra State Commissioner for Information and Value Orientation, Dr. Law Mefor, expressed condolences to the families of those killed and described the attack as a tragic development.

Mefor assured residents that security agencies had already commenced investigations and would spare no effort in identifying and apprehending those responsible for the ambush.

“The government remains committed to ensuring the safety of lives and property. Those behind this attack will be brought to justice,” he said.

The attack also prompted an emergency response from the Anambra State Police Command. Commissioner of Police, Ikioye Orutugu, convened a security meeting with senior officers and tactical commanders, directing an immediate manhunt for the perpetrators.

The police chief reportedly issued a 48-hour operational directive to security formations across the state, urging them to intensify intelligence gathering and coordinate efforts aimed at tracking down the attackers.

He described the killing of the police officers and civilians as an assault on the state’s security architecture and vowed that law enforcement agencies would not relent until those responsible were arrested.

Security agencies have since intensified patrols and surveillance operations across the Amansea–Ufuma corridor and surrounding communities. Authorities are also investigating reports that some criminal groups disguise themselves in security uniforms to evade detection and carry out attacks.

The latest incident comes amid ongoing efforts by the Soludo administration to tackle insecurity and criminal activities in Anambra State. While government officials insist that security operations have recorded successes in recent months, the ambush has renewed calls for stronger measures to protect residents and travellers.

As investigations continue, residents and road users have been urged to remain vigilant and report suspicious movements to security agencies. Meanwhile, attention remains focused on efforts to identify the attackers and prevent similar incidents in the future.

VIDEO: Four Killed, Several Injured as Gunmen Attack Soludo Aide’s Convoy