Attack on Ifeanyi Ubah condemnable, unacceptable – Peter Obi

The Labour Party Presidential Candidate, Peter Obi has condemned the attack by gunmen on Senator Ifeanyi Ubah which led to death of some entourage and some sustained injuries in Anambra on Sunday.

Peter Obi on his social media platform, commiserated with the Senator and extended his heartfelt condolences to the families of those who lost their loved ones in this ugly incidence.

According to him, “The attack is condemnable and unacceptable. I hereby re-emphasise the urgent need for enhanced security of lives and property in society.

“I have continued to lay emphasis on the urgent need for enhanced security and protection of life and property in our society”, Peter Obi stated.

He called on the Government to fish out swiftly the perpetrators of these dastardly acts, using all machinery available and promptly punished in accordance with the laws.

Peter Obi enjoined the Federal and State governments to strenuously strive to to curb the menace of insecurity rampaging the Nation.

Report has it that unspecified number of police operatives were reportedly killed on Sunday when suspected assailants opened fire on the convoy of Senator Ifeanyi Ubah in Anambra.

A source said, “Senator Ubah was attacked today by some hoodlums in Enugwu-Ukwu and it was calculated attempt not an impromptu action.

“The policemen were about four in the convoy and they were attacked. All their arms were collected. The boys that spearheaded that attack were about nine in number.”

The Spokesperson of the State Police command, Toochukwu Ikenga, confirmed the incident, but insisted that the casualty figure was still unknown.

He said, “The Commissioner of Police, Anambra State Command, Echeng Echeng, has led police operatives to the scene where sporadic shootings took place in Enugwu-Ukwu.

“Though details of the incident are still sketchy, operatives are on the ground there as operations are going on and the situation is being monitored. Further details shall be communicated please.”