Jan. 2 bloody attack on my convoy, an assassination attempt on my life, says ex-Imo Gov. Ohakim

Grief-stricken former Imo Governor Ikedi Ohakim has said the January 2, 2023 attack on his convoy which left several people dead was as a clear assassination attempt on his life and family members.

While grieving over the murder of four of his security aides during the attack, Ohakim, however, thank God for the “miraculous escape ”

Ohakim was attacked by gunmen on January 2 evening around Ori-Agu axis in the Ehime Mbano council area of the state while returning from his hometown to Owerri, the state capital, in company with his daughter and son, Persecondnews recalls.

In an 11-paragraph “thank-you” statement personally signed by him, he said: “The story has been told and retold and though some versions were not altogether accurate, the important thing is that I survived what was a clear attempt to assassinate me.

“Even though the nationwide condemnation of such a despicable act was to be expected, I noticed, in all the messages and calls I received, deep personal love and regard for me.”

The former PDP governor urged security agencies not to leave any stone unturned in apprehending the perpetrators and also unravel the mystery behind the attack.

Ohakim also urged security agencies to find a lasting solution to the seeming insecurity scourge across the country.

He expressed grief over the murder of four of his security aides during the attack and commiserated with their families, promising to support their families so that they will not suffer untold hardship.

He also thanked Nigerians and the people of Imo for their show of love.

Ohakim was optimistic that going by the performances of security operatives in Imo in combating crimes in recent times in the country, the perpetrators of the dastardly act will be fished out and be made to face the law.