One soldier feared dead as gunmen from Imo attack APGA rally in Anambra * Engage Obiano’s security in gun duel for 1 hour

One soldier feared dead as gunmen from Imo attack APGA rally in Anambra

* Engage Obiano’s security in gun duel for 1 hour

By Steve Oko

The festering insecurity in Anambra State assumed a dangerous dimension Tuesday as gunmen attacked the venue of a rally organized by All Progressives Grand Alliance, APGA, at Odoata Central School Field, Ihiala.

During the attack, the gun men engaged security operatives in Governor Willie Obiano’s convoy in a shootout that lasted for over one hour.

Although a soldier was shot during the shootout, there were unconfirmed reports that no fewer than six people lost their lives, while several people were injured. It was gathered that the attackers came from Mgbidi in Imo State, which is a neighbouring local government with Ihiala in Anambra State.

They later fled abandoning their vehicles as they were overpowered by the superior firing power of the security operatives.