Gallant security operatives this morning repelled an attack on the Omuma country home of the governor of Imo State, Sen Hope Uzodimma, Hon Declan Emelumba Commissioner for Information and Strategy has said.
According to statement by the commissioner, at about 9am today, Saturday, April 24th, a group of hoodlums numbering about 15 driving in a motorcade of three vehicles accompanied by a tipper loaded with used tyres, stormed the country home of the governor in Omuma, Oru East LGA and attempted to burn down the house.
However, vigilant security operatives attached to the Governor’s house successfully repelled the attack and consequently minimised the damage they had planned to unleash.
In the cross fire that ensued a few casualties were recorded. Preliminary investigation suggests that the foiled attack may have been politically sponsored
The government has directed the relevant security agencies to expedite investigation on the incident and promptly apprehend the sponsors and their agents and bring them to justice.
Governor of Imo State on Friday in Abuja while speaking with President Muhammadu Buhari had accused politicians for being responsible on the recent attacks on government institutions.
Gunmen had attacked the state police command , divisional police units and correctional facility recently.
