A former Governor of Imo State, Dr Ikedi Ohakim, on Monday January 2, escaped death at the hands of yet-to-be identified gunmen, which led to the death of four of his Police Orderlies.
The gunmen reportedly attacked the former governor’s convey and burnt it when they were unable to capture him.
Ohakim, who was Governor of the State between 2007 and 2011 was attacked at Oriagu in the Ehime Mbano Local Government Area of the State on Monday evening.
Ohakim who escaped by whiskers had his backup vehicle bombed, leading to the death of the four Policemen in his convey.
A Civil Defence Officer was first to be gunned down before the other gallant Officers were killed by the gunmen.
Ohakim, it was gathered, was with two of his children and was returning from a visit when the gunmen struck.
A source said “His Excellency was the main target but his driver was smart enough to beat them because they were driving to block him.
“Disappointed that their main target had escaped, they blocked his backup vehicle and burnt it. The four policemen with him burnt.”
A reinforcement reportedly came from Owerri, the State capital and escorted him to his house.